Hey space people, I'm looking for an expert with good technical knowledge of Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket – particularly on the reusability/constellation aspect – to comment in a story I'm working on.
If that's you, or you know someone, do get in touch.
jdaoca[at]gmail[dot]com
Thanks!
Today is the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. I remember that day vividly. As we look ahead to some upcoming missions, it is imperative that safety is the primary consideration. Move forward, but only when ready. Let their sacrifices not be in vain. #space
Ah crap, NASA WB-57 N927NA just made a gear-up landing at Ellington Field, crew is OK, aircraft not so much... which might be an issue for support Artemis II launch...
Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4da...
Unfortunately looks to me like it wasn't a malfunction. No emergency vehicles, no declaration. Were they cleared for a T&G?
There are apparently two others in inventory. But still, hope this one will fly again.
Dang. That's an important aircraft, and might be the only one? Hope it's repairable. #space
This discussion spurred a lot of conversation across the board. Click thru for more (incl links to @spacenewsinc.bsky.social , @spaceflightnow.com, @arstechnica.com ), a video from a prior Symposium with @smartereveryday.bsky.social, and our video of the full talk. Continue the conversation!
Proud to note that I was a guest on the @tminus.bsky.social podcast last week. It was a great chat about the @astronautical.org Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony, our upcoming Student CanSat Competition, and a bit of #space industry outlook. Have a listen! space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-m...
The Senate majority leader has filed cloture on the nomination of Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator. This is a procedural move that sets up a vote on his nomination the first week of June (the Senate is not in session next week.)
twitter.com/SenateCloakr...
What an amazing evening. So honored to help to recognize White Flight, Gene Kranz. Thanks to @SpaceCenterHou and @NASA_Johnson for the collaboration to make it such a fantastic event. #space
Roger that. Thanks.
When's the full Senate vote, Jeff?
On May 15, the AAS Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to the iconic Gene Kranz at Space Center Houston. Tickets are available—secure your spot now for an evening of inspiration! ✨
Get tickets: astronautical.org/events/lifetime-achievement-award-ceremony/
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Multiple FAR violations. #avgeek
Best video of #ISAR rocket liftoff and subsequent failure from Norway yet.
Hi space people, I'm looking for non-NASA experts to comment on the MAV portion of Mars Sample Return, and why it's so challenging to take off from Mars.
If that's you, or you know someone, do get in touch. jdaoca[at]gmail[dot]com
Thanks!
Thanks! And registration is still open for anyone who might be interested in coming to the event! Check out the agenda and register here: astronautical.org/events/godda...
Pk of the wk is the AAS Goddard Symp Wed-Fri, bookended by the MSBR lunch w/Rep Glenn Ivey and the Natl Space Club's Goddard Dinner. CONGRATS to ABC's Gina Sunseri for getting the Space Club Press Award!
What’s Happening in Space Policy March 16-22, 2025 spacepolicyonline.com/news/whats-h...
Everyone should watch this talk, especially at about the 24 minute mark. (The whole talk is fun and interesting, but he really hits this in the middle here.) Very illuminating...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoJs...
Put things into perspective very well. Amazing how close the ISS is to us. Just a bit more than the drive from DC to NY. #space
Is the Moon further from Earth than you pictured it? 🌕
Anu Ojha from @ukspaceagency.bsky.social helps us visualise just how far the Moon is from our planet, which isn't always evident from textbook diagrams that are not to scale.
Watch the full talk here: youtube.com/watch?v=7kCdY8o8cFI&t=7s
"As you get older, the days get longer and the years get shorter." No idea who said that, but it's very accurate. Painful, but accurate.
Deep breaths.
Senators Cruz, Cantwell, Moran, Peters, Schmitt, Lujan, and Duckworth have introduced a bipartisan NASA authorization bill today. Very similar to the one introduced in the closing days of the 118th Congress.
www.commerce.senate.gov/services/fil...
Austin friends! Come hear about the latest discoveries from #jwst tonight at Celis Brewing! Free and open to the public #sxsw #sxsw2025 #nasa
Exciting news! 🚀 The 2025 AAS Goddard Space Science Symposium is proud to announce this year’s incredible keynote speakers!
📍Join us March 19-21 at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland to convene and connect with these inspiring leaders.
Register now: astronautical.org/goddard
NASA confirms they are closing their Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy; the Office of the Chief Scientist, and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Branch of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, along with reducing their workforce.
Ugh. This hurts. But, keep trying, keep working it, and find success in future endeavors.
SpaceNews is officially on BlueSky. We're @spacenewsinc.bsky.social.
Congrats to the Firefly team! We’ll have them on a panel at our upcoming Goddard Space Science Symposium! Should be a great conversation. Join us! astronautical.org/events/godda...
