NASA Mission: Orion’s Next Step, NPR Morning Edition “The space agency hopes the Orion capsule, which has been transported to the Kennedy Space Center, will one day take astronauts to the moon and Mars. The program, however, faces budget challenges.” Keith’s note: My little bit of snark is included toward the end of this story.

Keith’s note: I was just out walking, listening to NPR’s “Science Friday” when noted data visualist (and CAIB Powerpoint analyst) Edward Tufte was on. During a short break the announcer mentioned that Science Friday was “sponsored in part by CASIS” followed by a short description and their web address. A week or two ago I noticed that CASIS took out a full page adverstisement in Science magazine. CASIS may still […]

Undisclosed Finding by Mars Rover Fuels Intrigue, NY Times “Guy Webster, a spokesman for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., which operates Curiosity, said the findings would be “interesting” rather than “earthshaking.” Mr. Webster noted that “a really big announcement,” if one should occur, would most likely be made at NASA headquarters in Washington and not at an academic conference.” NASA’s “History Book”-Worthy Discovery Is Really Just a Big […]