Keith’s note: there’s some plans in under serious consideration at NASA Ames to do some “phone book updates” aka organizational changes. Most notable is the flattening of the ARC Science […]
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Community Message From NASA Planetary Science Analysis/Assessment Group Chairs (AGs)
Keith’s note: The following was sent out today by the chairs of NASA’s NASA Planetary Science Analysis/Assessment Groups: “The recent decision by NASA’s Planetary Science Division to cease financial support […]
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Empowering NASA’s Earth Science Fleet
Keith’s note: this short essay, “A Plea to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, from Planet Earth”, was posted on LinkedIn byJon Mikel Walton, Former Earth Public Engagement Lead, at NASA JPL: […]
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No More Support For NASA SMD Planetary Science Division Analysis and Assessment Groups
Keith’s note: on 16 January 2026 NASA Planetary Science Division Director Louise M. Prockter: distributed this letter “The Future of the Planetary Science Analysis and Assessment Groups (AGs)” — (Full […]
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Lunar and Planetary Science Conference DEI Issues Reappear
Keith’s note: Update on the next Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) sponsored by USRA’s LPI.
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Editorial: Taking Action Against Historical Censorship by USRA
Keith’s note: This was written and originally posted here by Mark V. Sykes, Ph.D., J.D. Senior Scientist, Planetary Science Institute: “This statement is my opinion and does not reflect an […]
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Planetary Science Division Personnel Announcements
According to NASA SMD AA Nicky Fox: “The past several months have seen several changes in the leadership of the NASA’s Planetary Science Division (PSD) and I want to provide […]
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Planetary Society Congratulates Itself By Giving Itself Awards (Again)
Bill Nye, Neil deGrasse Tyson, & Fans Celebrate Past & Future of Space Exploration at Planetary Society’s 35th Anniversary “Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and 19-year Planetary Society Board Member, received […]
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NASA's Starvation Diet For Planetary Science
Wow. NASA is currently have a Town Hall meeting and essentially telling planetary scientists to look for new jobs. Wow. — Mike Brown (@plutokiller) December 3, 2013 NASA’s Planetary Science […]
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"Deficit Hawks" in OMB to Blame for Planetary Science Budget Woes Says Rep. Schiff
At anniversary of Curiosity landing, recommit to planetary science: Adam Schiff (D-CA), Op-Ed Los Angeles Daily News “One might think that the latest round of draconian cuts are driven by […]