Insider information suggests Elon’s choice for NASA was doomed from the beginning.
Sources from the White House inform that Jared Isaacman’s appointment to lead NASA isn’t a move against Elon Musk. Instead, Isaacman believes his relationship with Democrats and his support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives should have kept him from being the first choice. Three officials expressed skepticism about Isaacman’s connection to the administration when […]
Previous Democratic donors hold positions in Trump administration after NASA selection withdrawal.
Trump’s Decision on NASA Candidate Raises Eyebrows President Donald Trump recently stated he dismissed a NASA candidate who acknowledged his contributions to the Democratic Party. This follows speculation that Trump’s awareness of the candidate’s donation history influenced his decision. Reports indicate that Trump was well aware of the various Democratic ties among his associates, which […]
Withdrawn NASA nomination surprises space community: ‘Significant mistake’
This week, the aerospace sector was taken by surprise when President Trump retracted tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman’s nomination for NASA. The abrupt withdrawal raised eyebrows and stirred up a whirlwind of speculation just days before it seemed the Senate was ready to confirm him. In a vague social media post over the weekend, Trump mentioned […]
As Trump’s Funding Cuts Impact NASA, Work-from-Home Policy is Paused at Jet Propulsion Lab
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Ends Remote Work Policy NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has announced that its remote work policy will come to an end. This decision means that over 5,500 employees must transition back to working onsite by either August 25th or October 27th, depending on their current arrangements. The change marks the conclusion […]
NASA reactivates Voyager 1 thrusters believed to be inactive for two decades
NASA Revives Voyager 1’s Roll Thruster After Long Silence NAVSA has successfully revitalized the Roll Thruster aboard the Voyager 1 spacecraft, a component that had been inactive for nearly two decades. It’s quite surprising, considering it was thought to have failed back in 2004. The significance of this revival is heightened by concerns that the […]
NASA used nearly $900,000 of taxpayer money for union activities last year
NASA has significantly increased its use of taxpayer-funded union hours, a practice where federal employees handle union-related responsibilities while still receiving government pay. Recent data from the agency indicates that expenses for these hours have jumped from an initial estimate of $417,798 to $893,620 for the year ending September 30th. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), whose […]
NASA budget cuts under Trump: The positive, the negative, and the problematic
The newly released streamlined federal budget proposal has raised eyebrows, particularly concerning NASA’s allocations. This situation has its ups and downs. Most of President Trump’s budget drafts seem to focus on the Artemis program, which aims for human exploration on the moon and Mars. There’s over $7 billion earmarked for moon missions and more than […]
Former NASA official witnessed video of a big, white flying saucer branded with an Air Force logo, according to a report.
A retired NASA flight surgeon recently revealed seeing footage of a flying saucer—around 20 feet wide—with the US Air Force logo, skillfully maneuvered inside a military hangar over 30 years ago. Dr. Gregory Rogers, who served as the chief flight surgeon at NASA and was an Air Force major, shared his experience after military whistleblowers […]
NASA supports Trump’s budget plan, even with a $6 billion reduction for the agency.
Last week, President Trump unveiled a budget proposal allocating approximately $6 billion to NASA. Interestingly, a NASA official suggested that this reduction—even though it seems drastic—might actually enhance efficiency and exploration efforts. “This cut,” Ryan Whitley from NASA explained, “presents an opportunity to innovate the implementation of space missions.” He emphasized the importance of minimizing […]
Trump’s NASA Budget Focuses on Moon and Mars Missions Instead of Research
President Donald Trump’s proposed NASA budget was unveiled on Friday, signaling a major shift for the agency. This plan suggests a gradual review of the government-owned Space Launch System (SLS) rockets and Orion crew capsules, while scrapping the proposed lunar space station known as the Gateway. The budget also calls for the cancellation of the […]