Tuesday’s midterm elections gave Democrats a majority in both chambers of Congress. With that comes a handover of the control of the committees that authorize, fund and oversee NASA, NOAA and the Space Force. Whether this somewhat seismic shift will have far-reaching consequences for the space sector remains to be seen. Budgets may not shift all that much but what is done with those budgets may change somewhat – especially for NASA when it comes to its space and earth science activities.
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Posted inExploration
Outer Space Fashion: SciFi vs Reality
Keith’s note: Everyone does AI graphics about space dress codes these days. OK. Here’s mine. Larger image.
Posted inCongress, Military Space, News, TrumpSpace
Congress Expresses Concern About NASA/DoD Relationship
Keith’s note: According to a press release “Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Acting Administrator Sean Duffy expressing her serious […]
Posted inAdministrator Updates, Military Space, News, TrumpSpace
Is NASA Pivoting Toward Space Force?
Keith’s note: It looks like the White House is taking a totally different tack on finding a new NASA Administrator. A pivot in a military direction. According to Military.com: “The […]
Posted inPersonnel News
Matt Anderson Nominated To Be Deputy NASA Administrator
Keith’s note: According to this Space Force Association tweet: “Big news from the Space Force Association! Weâre thrilled to share that our very own Chief Growth Officer, Col. Matt Anderson, […]
Posted inExploration, Military Space, News
Space Force ‘Gets’ The Whole Space Exploration Outreach Thing. NASA …
Keith’s note: If only NASA could utilize the same recruitment tools as effectively as Space Force i.e. “Some people look to the stars and ask “what if?”. Our job is […]
Posted inChina, Commercialization, Military Space, News
New NASA/DOD/USSF Report Announces “The New Space Race”
Keith’s note: NASA, DoD, USAF, and Space Force have decided that there’s a “New Space Race” between the U.S. and China. Yes, there’s competition for influence and dominance in space […]
Posted inArtemis
Sorry Folks – NASA And Space Force Agree: Space Is Hard
From the #SpaceSymposium, Administrator @SenBillNelson highlights our #Artemis missions which will send astronauts, including the first woman and first person of color, to explore more of the Moon than ever […]
Posted inMilitary Space
Some White House Snark On The Space Force (Update)
Asked if @POTUS plans to keep/modify @SpaceForceDoD "Wow. #SpaceForce. Its the plane of today! It is an interesting question. I'm happy to check with our Space Force point of contact. […]
Posted inMilitary Space
The Space Command Food Fight Is Heating Up
Letter From Colorado Congressional Delegation To President Biden Regarding Relocation Of The U.S. Space Command “We write to request you conduct a thorough review of the Trump Administration’s last-minute decision […]