Tuesday’s midterm elections gave Democrats a majority in both chambers of Congress. With that comes a handover of the control of the committees that authorize, fund and oversee NASA, NOAA and the Space Force. Whether this somewhat seismic shift will have far-reaching consequences for the space sector remains to be seen. Budgets may not shift all that much but what is done with those budgets may change somewhat – especially for NASA when it comes to its space and earth science activities.
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Report: Funding NASA Planetary Research and Analysis Programs
Keith’s note: “An Investigative Report on the Funding of NASA Planetary Research and Analysis Programs, FY2011-FY2025“ has been released. “Detailed budget information obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests, Presidential […]
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Senate Bill Temporarily Blocks OMB Science Cuts
Keith’s note: According to Science magazine: “The U.S. Senate early today approved a temporary spending bill that blocks the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from implementing proposed […]
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Isaacman Visits With The Republican Study Committee
Keith’s note: Yesterday Jared Isaacman spoke to the Republican Study Committee. He said does not want more money. And of course Congress is already pushing back hard on the FY […]
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Astronauts For America ‘Vote for Freedom’ College Tour (Video Update)
Keith’s note: yesterday Astronauts For America Announces announced a college tour to encourage youth voter participation. Video and Press release below.
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Astronauts For America Vote For Freedom Campaign
Keith’s note: Video to follow: From astronautsforamerica.org “Today, on the anniversary of humanity’s first Moon landing, Astronauts For America will gather to launch our “Vote For Freedom” campaign. One small […]
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House Dems Respond to OMB Draft Grant Guidance
Keith’s Note: according to a press release/letter “Today, Science Democrats submitted a public comment to the docket of the Office of Management and Budgetâs (OMB) proposed revisions to the Guidance […]
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Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) Update
Keith’s note: this was sent out to the OPAG Listserv this afternoon: Dear OPAG Community, Welcome to the new email listserv! We appreciate your patience during this transitional period as […]
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NASA OIG Response To Congress On GSFC Closures and Layoffs
Keith’s note: On 21 November Rep. Lofgren (D-CA), ranking minority member on the House Science Committee, sent a letter requesting that the NASA OIG look into cancellations and closures at […]
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House Committee Claims Possible NASA/China Interactions
Keith’s note: according to a press release from the Select Committee on China: âThe committeeâs report, Research Security for Americaâs Future in Space: NASAâs Enforcement of the Wolf Amendment, reviewed […]