Keith’s note: the following email was sent out today across NASA from the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) to union members saying that they are now former […]
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NASA Must Regain Its Mojo
Keith’s note: NASA’s budget is going to be slashed one way or another. Despite all the talk about making NASA more focused – or efficient – or “greater”, NASA science […]
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More Changes But Fewer Explainers
Keith’s note: Since there will be no budget emerging from Congress on 30 September, on 1 October the President’s Budget Request for FY 2026 will reign – unfettered. Add in […]
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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 […]
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Garrett Reisman Sees Fear And Uncertainty At NASA
Keith’s note: Have a look at “Iâm a former astronaut: NASA workers are afraid, and safety is at risk“ by Garrett Reisman at The Space Review: “I call upon NASAâs […]
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Unions And Congress Protest NASA Cuts
Keith’s note: according to “No Cuts to NASA, Say Supporters & Experts at Rally Outside Headquarters”: Yesterday, NASA supporters held a rally outside the agency’s headquarters to call for a […]
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No Budget In Sight
Keith’s note: A Congressional decision on a budget looms. Nothing has emerged other than confusion and posturing. Republicans are moving toward a vote on a short-term spending bill that would […]
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Speak Out While You Can
Keith’s note: As you ponder protests, policies, and how everyone should respond, re-read this part of the Executive Order that erases NASAâs union rights. It redefines what NASA is – […]
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Can NASA Fill Their Expertise Gap With Interns?
Keith’s note: You may recall that NASA has pushed a huge portion of its science and engineering workforce out the door. Now NASA Johnson Center director Vanessa Wyche wants to […]
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NASA Ames Union Response to Executive Order 14343
Keith’s note: the following email was sent by the president of President AFEU/IFPTE local 30 at NASA Ames to employees: “Hello Everyone, On August 28, 2025, President Trump issued Executive […]