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Keith's note: I was on Deutsche Welle overnight with space security policy analyst Peter Hays talking about Ukraine's attacks on Russian space facilities. nasawatch.com/2026/08/16/n... (with video)
NASAWatch on DW: Ukraine Attacks On Russian Space Infrastructure
NASAWatch on DW: Ukraine Attacks On Russian Space Infrastructure
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Keith's note: Ukraine attacked Russian Space facilities. Given their dual civilian/military use they are likely to be hit again. At what point does Russia's space efforts become affected i.e. its participation in the ISS program? nasawatch.com/2026/08/16/t... #NASA @roscosmoss.bsky.social
The Impact Of War On Russian Space Activities
The Impact Of War On Russian Space Activities
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The editor of @nasawatch.bsky.social - @keithcowing.bsky.social - will be on Deutsche Welle this weekend to talk about the impact of a #Ukraine attack on Progress Rocket Space Center in #Russia's Samara Oblast where #Soyuz rocket components and other space tech are assembled.
Artemis Accords, Space Apps, And Global Leadership nasawatch.com/2026/08/14/a... Both efforts have great #softpower projection. Leveraging the two together might be a good cross-pollinating recruitment tool – especially if NASA takes this whole global leadership in space thing seriously. Just sayin’
Artemis Accords, Space Apps, And Global Leadership
Artemis Accords, Space Apps, And Global Leadership
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I was just on Al Jazeera talking about the solar eclipse. I made a reference to doing the same eclipse thing - but differently: Astronaut Victor Glover's comment about seeing an eclipse during Artemis II as being "Like a Hole in the Universe". Audio: soundcloud.com/keith-cowing... #solareclipse
The editor of @nasawatch.bsky.social and @astrobiology.bsky.social - @keithcowing.bsky.social - will be on AlJazeera just after 2:00pm EDT/ 1800 GMT today to talk about the #solareclipse
What’s missing from the White House plan for the future of US science www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What’s missing from the White House plan for the future of US science
To realize ‘a new golden age for science’, the United States needs open borders and must properly fund studies in the social sciences, public health and the humanities — not just research in technolog...
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Budget Cut Impact On The Early Career Astrobiology Workforce nasawatch.com/2026/08/10/b... #astrobiology #NASA
Budget Cut Impact On The Early Career Astrobiology Workforce
Results indicated that a majority of surveyed ECRs are concerned about their future careers
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Senate Bill Temporarily Blocks OMB Science Cuts nasawatch.com/2026/08/10/s...
Senate Bill Temporarily Blocks OMB Science Cuts
Senate Bill Temporarily Blocks OMB Science Cuts
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"JPLers Fix VGER Out Among The Stars" -- "Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have successfully freed up power on Voyager 2, extending how long the spacecraft can continue to do science.More: nasawatch.com/2026/08/10/j... #NASA #NASAJPL #StarTrek #interstellar
JPLers Fix VGER Out Among The Stars
Keith’s note: according to NASA JPL: “Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have successfully freed up power on Voyager 2, extending how long the spacecraft can continue to do science. […]
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#NASA RFI “What can we learn about human health and performance from astronauts living and working on a Moon Base?“ More: nasawatch.com/2026/08/11/n...
NASA Moonbase RFI Seeks Your Input
NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) is requesting information from the scientific community to help identify research opportunities
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"JPLers Fix VGER Out Among The Stars" -- "Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have successfully freed up power on Voyager 2, extending how long the spacecraft can continue to do science.More: nasawatch.com/2026/08/10/j... #NASA #NASAJPL #StarTrek #interstellar
JPLers Fix VGER Out Among The Stars
Keith’s note: according to NASA JPL: “Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have successfully freed up power on Voyager 2, extending how long the spacecraft can continue to do science. […]
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Senate Bill Temporarily Blocks OMB Science Cuts nasawatch.com/2026/08/10/s...
Senate Bill Temporarily Blocks OMB Science Cuts
Senate Bill Temporarily Blocks OMB Science Cuts
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Budget Cut Impact On The Early Career Astrobiology Workforce nasawatch.com/2026/08/10/b... #astrobiology #NASA
Budget Cut Impact On The Early Career Astrobiology Workforce
Results indicated that a majority of surveyed ECRs are concerned about their future careers
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What’s missing from the White House plan for the future of US science www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What’s missing from the White House plan for the future of US science
To realize ‘a new golden age for science’, the United States needs open borders and must properly fund studies in the social sciences, public health and the humanities — not just research in technolog...
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nasawatch.com/2026/08/03/n... Vassberg To Head Office of Safety and Mission Assurance.
Nathan Vassberg To Head Office of Safety and Mission Assurance
Nathan Vassberg
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NASA OCHCO sent this out asking them to review: Whistleblower Disclosures notice; NASA Policies, Merit System Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices notice, NASA Merit Promotion and Placement Plan notice, and Your Rights Under USERRA notice. Email: nasawatch.com/2026/07/30/o...
OCHCO Memo To All NASA Employees
OCHCO Memo To All NASA Employees
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One thing that will never get old: looking out a spaceship window. [T] 2022: Samantha Cristoforetti x.com/AstroSamantha [B] 3191: Karim Diané www.instagram.com/team_karim/ #LLAP #AdAstra #StarTrek
"Putting Some Air Back Into NASA’s Tires" 2025 was a bad year for NASA due to DOGE and lack of real leadership. Then Jared Issacman arrived to help NASA get its mojo back. Well, 2026 is not 2025. nasawatch.com/2026/07/28/p...
Putting Some Air Back Into NASA's Tires
Putting Some Air Back Into NASA's Tires
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Jared Isaacman: Building Moon Base Faster: Lessons From a 90-Day Sprint Note: This went out to the #NASA Workforce today: nasawatch.com/2026/07/28/j...
Jared Isaacman: Building Moon Base Faster: Lessons From a 90-Day Sprint
Lessons From a 90-Day Sprint
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OSTP and the White House press office issued a space policy video focusing on aliens – of all kinds. Artemis II gets a clear shout out. Waiting to see if #NASA PAO recognizes this great honor and features this. Video link below. Nice sound track. nasawatch.com/2026/07/27/w...
White House Issues A New Space Policy Video
Keith’s note: OSTP and the White House press office issued a space policy video focusing on aliens – of all kinds. Artemis II gets a clear shout out. Waiting to […]
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She sent people to the Moon. I'd listen to her if I was you. FYI @astronauts4america.bsky.social Bravo Zulu poppynorthcutt.bsky.social
Why Europa’s Hidden Ocean May Be More Difficult To Reach Than Scientists Thought astrobiology.com/2026/07/25/w... #astrobiology #europa
Why Europa’s Hidden Ocean May Be More Difficult To Reach Than Scientists Thought
Europa, one of Jupiter’s icy moons, long has fascinated scientists because of what may lie beneath its frozen shell: a global ocean of liquid water.
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Successful Engine re-light on #S40 - not a deorbit burn (S40 is on a suborbital trajectory) - this was a 40 sec test of a Raptor engine. Last time it was tried it was only lit for 3 sec. #SpaceX #Starship13
OIG Report: Workforce and Budget Threats Loom. Artemis is doing better but personnel layoffs and budget cuts pose a threat. Most of @NASA's major projects in development reported no schedule delays or cost overruns in the last year. nasawatch.com/2026/07/23/o...
OIG Report: Workforce and Budget Threats Loom
Keith’s note: GAO issued NASA: Assessments of Major Projects. Artemis are doing better but personnel layoffs and budget cuts pose a threat. What GAO Found Most of the National Aeronautics […]
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