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ISS Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) Continues
ISS Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) Continues

Day 2 of ISSRDC Online Series to Feature Space Investment, Commercialization, and NASA-driven Programs “Day 2 of the 9th annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) will take place virtually this Thursday, September 17, bringing together researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, investors, and the general public to showcase the benefits of conducting research and technology development onboard our nation’s industrial incubator in low Earth orbit (LEO). Each year, ISSRDC is […]

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  • September 17, 2020
International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC)
International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC)

NASA Administrator to Open Space Station Research and Development Conference, NASA “NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is set to open the ninth annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, Aug. 27, as the microgravity laboratory celebrates the 20th anniversary of continuous human presence in space.” Day 1 of ISSRDC Online Series to Feature NASA Leadership and Promote Commercialization of Low Earth Orbit, CASIS “The […]

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  • August 26, 2020
CASIS Adds An Impressive Slate Of New Board Members
CASIS Adds An Impressive Slate Of New Board Members

CASIS Board of Directors Welcomes New Members, CASIS “The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), the organization that manages the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory pursuant to a Cooperative Agreement with NASA, has inducted four new members to the organization’s board of directors. As directors on the CASIS board, these highly decorated and scientifically diverse leaders will work with existing board members, executive staff, and […]

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  • August 12, 2020
Alex MacDonald Is The New ISS National Lab Program Executive
Alex MacDonald Is The New ISS National Lab Program Executive

NASA Announces New ISS National Lab Leadership, NASA “One of six action items NASA identified in its response was to identify an ISS National Lab program executive at NASA Headquarters as the primary liaison to CASIS. As a first step in NASA’s response, Alex MacDonald, NASA’s chief economist, will also serve as the agency’s program executive for the ISSNL. In this capacity he will work closely with CASIS to lead […]

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  • April 23, 2020
NASA Has A "Many Voices" Problem When It Comes to CASIS
NASA Has A "Many Voices" Problem When It Comes to CASIS

Keith’s note: In a public Zoom telecon today between the National Academies of Science, NASA, CASIS, ASGSR, news media, public etc. about the recent CASIS IRT report Craig Kundrot, Director of NASA Space Life & Physical Sciences Research and Applications (SLPSRA) said that CASIS is no longer going to be issuing grants. That’s odd since this is not mentioned anywhere in the IRT report. So I asked Kundrot via email […]

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  • April 17, 2020
CASIS IRT Report Released (Update)
CASIS IRT Report Released (Update)

NASA Shares Findings, Recommendations, and Response to Review of International Space Station National Lab “An external team appointed by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has completed its review of the operations and management of the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory, which the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) manages. The Independent Review Team (IRT) delivered its report to the agency in February, and NASA is now […]

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  • April 9, 2020
CASIS Responds To COVID-19: "Be Mark Watney"
CASIS Responds To COVID-19: "Be Mark Watney"

ISS National Laboratory: COVID-19 Response and Update, CASIS “Effective March 20, 2020, we elevated the COVID-19 response level at the ISS National Lab, enacting a mandatory telework policy for our team. … As we endeavor to navigate this very dynamic situation, we will provide status updates as necessary. For now, let’s all do the best that we can to remain safe and healthy. Let’s also make an effort to remain […]

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  • March 24, 2020
Expanding The ISS For Customers That No One Can Identify
Expanding The ISS For Customers That No One Can Identify

NASA Selects First Commercial Destination Module for International Space Station “The element will attach to the space station’s Node 2 forward port to demonstrate its ability to provide products and services and begin the transition to a sustainable economy in which NASA is one of many customers. NASA and Axiom next will begin negotiations on the terms and price of a firm-fixed-price contract with a five-year base performance period and […]

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  • January 27, 2020
CASIS Review Report To NASA (Update)

The final report is expected in the next few weeks, and NASA anticipates making the report public no earlier than early February. — Thomas Zurbuchen (@Dr_ThomasZ) January 10, 2020 Keith’s note: Update and clarification: I’ve had multiple reports inside the NASA/CASIS community that the final report has been delivered. That is not exactly accurate. In fact, an out briefing on the final results has been made to NASA but the […]

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  • January 10, 2020