Keith’s note: According to multiple sources, the chief DIRECT fan boy Stephen Metschan, is still trying to whip up support for his rocket idea – as if it is the one and only solution to every single problem NASA has.It would seem that his big protest rally idea onsite at KSC has evaporated from lack of interest (and permission). Now he issending proposed speeches around to Washington and his pals […]

Rebel Engineers Sit With NASA to Chart Future of Manned Space, Popular Mechanics “[Ross] Tierney, an amateur space buff, is an outspoken advocate for Jupiter Direct, a rocket designed to replace NASA’s Ares 1 and Ares V, the two launch vehicles at the heart of NASA’s Constellation program. “ NASA Renegades Pitch Obama Team New Post-Shuttle Plan, Popular Mechanics “We were received well, but they were very clear they are […]

Brevard’s ‘Save Space’ campaign pushes for NASA funding, TCPalm.com “Brevard County officials launched a Web site, http://www.SaveSpace.us, to try to generate 500,000 letters to President Barack Obama by Oct. 31. The Save Space Web site has racked up more than 42,000 hits since its Sept. 28 launch, said Kimberly Prosser, county spokesman. The site includes six downloadable letter templates and printable posters and banners. A campaign cornerstone: Video footage of […]