Keith’s note: I was just on CNN [Audio] talking about the New Glenn explosion last night – based mostly on video and initial reports of damage. The technical aspects, root cause etc. will take a while to emerge. Given delays with both SpaceX and Blue Origin contributions to the Artemis program this is a rather uncertain time for America’s return to the Moon. But NASA and its contractor team has bounced back before. Ad Lunam. Update: I was also on Deutsche Welle [Audio] and NewsNation with my long-time friend Leroy Chiao [Audio]. Video links below.

Keith’s note: Sources report that Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering and Test (COMET) contract management at NASA Kennedy sent an email out saying that they’re going to RIF the COMET personnel who support ISS. Letter to employees below:

Keith’s note: this “KSC Updates On Workforce Transformation” was sent to NASA KSC Employees: “As our Acting Administrator, Janet, has shared, our Agency and Center are supporting important and ambitious work, and we are committed to carrying out the President’s vision for maintaining American leadership in space. That vision establishes a new set of priorities, goals, and resources for the Agency.” (more below)