NASA, We’ve Got a Problem. But It Can Be Fixed.
Source: The New York Times During his trip to the Kennedy Space Center this week, President Obama will be confronted with an awkward political reality: when it comes to space exploration, sometimes even Republicans can be passionate advocates for the public option....Does Obama Have the Right Stuff for Space?
Source: The New York Times Will President Obama’s plan for space exploration bring us closer to Mars — or is it a step backward for those who favor human exploration of the solar system? In my Findings column, I discuss some potential advantages of Mr. Obama’s plan to...Thoughts on human spaceflight and a possible compromise
Source: Houston Chronicle This is another big week for NASA and its space centers in the fierce political battle being fought over the future of human spaceflight. Below I’ve tried to provide an overview, and take a peek at what may happen in the coming days and...Colorado senators ask NASA not to cancel manned space flight program
Source: Denver Post Colorado’s two U.S. senators today urged NASA Administrator Charles Bolden to re-evaluate the proposed cancellation of the Constellation program. The plea by Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet was delivered in a face-to-face meeting with...Griffin, NASA luminaries urge Obama to change space policy
Source: Orlando Sentinel Ed – An open letter to President Barack Obama, from former NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, legendary flight director Gene Kranz and several NASA astronauts, asking him to reconsider a new space policy that cancels NASA’s...The Conrad Foundation announces the 2010 Pete Conrad Scholars
Recipe for the Future: Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation Awards Program Combines Entrepreneurship, Imagination and High-School Innovators Moffett Field, CA – April 12, 2010 – The Conrad Foundation’s 2010 Innovation Summit concluded over the weekend with the...Rough rides, valuable lessons for students
Source: The Huntsville Times By Steve Campbell Times Staff Writer steve.campbell@htimes.com 17th Moon Buggy Race draws local, world competitors The races started with fist bumps, concentration, and even hoots and hollers reminiscent of a pre-game pep rally. But after...Will Houston win race to house retired shuttle?
Source: Houston Chronicle There are 21 other bids, with some bearing political baggage WASHINGTON — Houston faces stiff competition from across the country in its bid to permanently display one of the three aging space shuttles that NASA will hand over to...‘Save Space’ rally draws thousands
Source: Florida Today COCOA — Speaker after speaker proclaimed U.S. dominance in space and reiterated the importance of making sure it continues. Estimates of attendance ranged as high as more than 4,000 for the “Save Space” community rally this afternoon at...Space Talk
@mars_stu @NASAJPL @NASAMars They'll be downlinked when the spacecraft is able to re-point to Earth following its science observations. Will begin likely NET later this evening US time, and take place over a few days.
What's it like to fly NASA's experimental, quiet supersonic aircraft?
We're hosting a @Reddit AMA with our X-59 test pilots on Monday, May 18. Stop by and share your questions! https://www.reddit.com/r/nasa/
What's it like to fly NASA's experimental, quiet supersonic aircraft?
We're hosting a @Reddit AMA with our X-59 test pilots on Monday, May 18. Stop by and share your questions! https://www.reddit.com/r/nasa/
How do planets form? Tiny grains of dust orbiting a newborn star collide, grow, and eventually build entire worlds. ✨🪐
A NASA scientist explains how planets like Earth came to be: https://youtu.be/1A_73j71WkE?si=ipv2g9uW0__rT5nV
