Jan 29, 2010

After news broke out that President Obama is ending NASA’s dreams of establishing lunar bases, the reaction from the pro space community was rather “less than thrilling.” (Lunar News Network) It’s all over. The U.S. is getting out of the manned space exploration business. The Obama Administration has decided not...

Feb 11, 2009

(Image: Falcon 9/Dragon configured for cargo delivery to the ISS. Credit: SpaceX) With Congress wresting over the bailout stimulus package, it looks as if SpaceX (who launched their first successful rocket last year) is asking the public to contact their state representatives in order lobby for additional funding for COTS-d (aka the...

Jan 5, 2009

(Hat Tip: Tales of the Heliosphere and AstroEngine, Image Credit: ExDream.com) Rumor has it that President Elect Barack Obama’s transition team is seriously considering “tearing down the walls” that prevents the Pentagon from working with NASA. (Bloomberg) President-elect Barack Obama will probably tear down...

Dec 3, 2008

After defeating John McCain in the bid for the White House, President Elect Barack Obama is determined to bring about the necessary change in government in order to keep the US economy from going off of a cliff. While Obama is already asking for “meaningful cuts and sacrifices” in order to keep our economy afloat, it...

Sep 17, 2008

With Congressional leaders urging the President to extend the shuttle in order to avoid dependence upon Russia, the former USSR is planing on assisting Cuba in helping the country build its own space center. (MSNBC) Moscow is ready to help Cuba develop its own space center, Russia’s space agency chief said on Wednesday after...

Aug 27, 2008

After the recent conflict between Russia and Georgia, Senator McCain is asking the President to delay the space shuttle retirement in order to help America avoid dependence upon Russia during “the gap.” (Space.com) McCain, joined by Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) and David Vitter (R-La.), also cited Russia’s...

Aug 16, 2008

With the recent crisis in Georgia (note: the country) slowly coming to a close (hat tip: Hot Air), many are wondering how this latest conflict will affect NASA’s relationship with Russia–especially regarding transportation of US astronauts towards the International Space Station (aka ISS). While only time will tell whether...

Jul 30, 2008

With the upcoming November elections in the United States, both John McCain and Barack Obama are cementing their positions regarding various subjects–including the Vision for Space Exploration. (Orlando Sentinel) U.S. Sen. John McCain took one small step — but not a giant leap — toward outlining his NASA policy today by...