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NASA finalizes strategy for human presence in space

This week, NASA finalized its strategy for maintaining a human presence in space. One document emphasized the importance of maintaining the International Space Station's ability to remain in orbit for long periods after it is retired. “NASA's Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy will guide NASA toward the next generation of continued human presence in orbit, […]

NASA astronauts stuck in space after Boeing spaceship hit new delay

Two NASA astronauts stranded in space suffered new delays after problems aboard Boeing's Starliner earlier this year. Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were part of Boeing's long-delayed mission in early June. The first launch was delayed several times due to thruster failure and helium leaks. Williams and Wilmore's trip was originally scheduled to last […]

Jared Isaacman is a brilliant choice for NASA administrator

President-elect Donald TrumpNominatedBillionaire entrepreneur and private space traveler Jared Isaacman will be the next NASA administrator. This came as a surprise to many, as Isaacman was not on anyone's shortlist. However, upon closer inspection, this decision was not surprising. president-elect trumpsaid“Jared's passion for space, experience as an astronaut, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of […]

NASA Announces Further Delays in Artemis Moon Mission, Still Hopes to Beat China

NASA announced Thursday that the Artemis II mission that will send four astronauts around the moon has been postponed until April 2026, and the planned astronaut landing on the moon has been postponed. China insists it will land its own moon mission by 2030, putting pressure on the United States to stay ahead of the […]

Trump announces picks for IRS, SEC, NASA and a new ‘hostage affairs’ envoy

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a number of new administration appointments, including the heads of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Internal Revenue Service and NASA, as well as the first-ever special envoy for the hostage crisis. The move follows President Trump, 78, on a voter mission to defuse global conflicts that erupted in both […]

Trump announces picks for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy, NASA administrator

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced further additions to the incoming administration, including the selection of a secretary of the Army, a trade adviser, a special hostage envoy, and a NASA administrator. Daniel P. Driscoll, a retired military officer and venture capitalist from North Carolina, will serve as Secretary of the Army. “I am pleased to […]

Interstellar Voyager 1 resumes operations after pause in communications with NASA

NASA has confirmed that the spacecraft has regained audio and resumed normal operations after communications with Voyager 1 ceased in late October. Voyager unexpectedly turned off its main radio transmitter, known as X-band, before turning on its much weaker S-band transmitter in October. The interstellar spacecraft is currently located some 15.4 billion miles from Earth, […]

The next NASA administrator needs to clean house for commercial space

NASA needs new leadership and guidance to ensure that the foundations of its programs, including the Artemis program, do not fail in their increased reliance on the commercial sector to accomplish tasks in a timely and cost-effective manner. I need it. NASA's policy of outsourcing many of its services to commercial units on fixed-price contracts […]