Dear Colleague Letter From The Lunar Exploration Analysis Group On The Proposed NASA Budget Amendment “It came to our attention that the AAS / DPS sent a letter to its membership on 23 May 2019 detailing its concerns about three issues associated with the NASA proposed budget amendment and the rollout of the NASA Artemis program. These concerns include: the proposed Pell Grant offset, the NASA Administrator’s proposed transfer authority, […]
NASA Administrator to Make Artemis Moon Program Announcement, Media Teleconference Set “NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will make a significant announcement about the Artemis program’s lunar exploration plans at 1 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 23, at the Florida Institute of Technology. The remarks will be carried live on NASA Television and the agency’s website. Administrator Bridenstine will announce the commercial partner selection to develop and build the first segment of NASA’s […]
NASA’s plan to get to the Moon by 2024 isn’t ready yet, The Verge “Horn demanded to know why the amendment isn’t ready yet during today’s hearing. “We recognize that this is a really serious challenge we have to weigh in front of us, and we need a really solid plan,” William Gerstenmaier, NASA’s associate administrator for human exploration and an expert at today’s hearing, responded. He added: “We need […]
What will astronauts wear on moonwalks in 5 years? We're currently working on options for our #Moon2024 mission + beyond. We'll have a transition suit for 1st mission + modern spacesuit designs for astronauts to explore the lunar surface & help create our sustainable lunar future pic.twitter.com/HhDyvIC1L1 — NASA (@NASA) May 1, 2019 Keith’s note: I sent this request to NASA PAO: With regard to this @NASA tweet: “Will the […]
If true, more evidence #moon2024 is a political stunt designed to help Trump win re-election instead of a serious plan to help America. https://t.co/EeHvDQOB95 — brianweeden (@brianweeden) May 1, 2019 We will have EVA suits, get out, and do meaningful work. — Jim Bridenstine (@JimBridenstine) May 1, 2019 NASA OIG: NASA’s Management and Development of Spacesuits “NASA continues to manage an array of design and health risks associated with the […]