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Posted by Andrew Rush on 2012/04/06 11:25 CDT
Obviously the Earth ends and space begins somewhere, but today, as it has been for the entirety of humanity's manned and unmanned exploration of "up there", there is no international legal definition of space, no clear indication of where space law applies! This ambiguity is a potential source of confusion and unease for aerospace companies.
Interesting times for young planetary researchers
Posted by Matt Siegler on 2012/03/21 05:16 CDT
After NASA Night at the 2012 Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Houston, Texas, a group of young scientists (most of us just out of graduate school) met to discuss what we could do both in the near and far term to revive NASA's ability to continue the flagship mission program we would all like to see in our future.
Public service announcement by, and for, planetary grad students
Posted by Matthew Chojnacki on 2012/03/19 04:58 CDT
The President's proposed 2013 NASA budget calls for deep cuts to the nation's very successful planetary science program. These cuts not only threaten the future of planetary science, but also impact our ability to conduct deep space missions. As the next generation of planetary scientists, the graduate student community is deeply concerned about the ramifications of these budget cuts, and we must voice our concerns to policymakers in Washington, D.C.
"How Much Would You Pay for the Universe?"
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2012/03/08 05:53 CST | 1 comments
"If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." -- Antoine St. Exupery. Currently, NASA's Mars science exploration budget is being decimated, we are not going back to the Moon, and plans for astronauts to visit Mars are delayed until the 2030s -- on funding not yet allocated, overseen by a congress and president to be named later.
Planetary Society Statement on Proposed Cuts to Planetary Science Budget
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2012/03/07 02:40 CST
The Planetary Society is deeply troubled with the priorities reflected in NASA's FY13 budget. If implemented, it will portend grave consequences for our nation's ability to conduct deep-space science missions and could irreversibly erode unique aspects of the space industrial base needed for such missions.
You Can Hear Neil Tyson Testify
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2012/03/06 10:24 CST
Neil DeGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist extraordinaire and Planetary Society Board Member, will be testifying to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation tomorrow, March 7.
Guest Post: Garry Hunt: NASA Budget Cuts Do Not Make Business Sense
Posted by Garry Hunt on 2012/02/22 12:18 CST
Garry Hunt brings a distinctive perspective to the now-raging debate over the cuts to NASA's science program proposed in the Administration's fiscal year 2013 budget.
Posted by Jim Bell on 2012/02/22 11:10 CST
Recent deep funding cuts by the Administration and Congress for NASA's space exploration programs are turning the final frontier into an ever-receding dream. "To boldly go" is quickly becoming "to cheaply dink around."
NASA Budget Pushes Science to the Brink
Posted by Bill Nye on 2012/02/13 01:16 CST | 2 comments
Today, NASA announced its budget for its fiscal year 2013. As you might imagine, there are large budget cuts. But, the planetary science program has been cut disproportionately. NASA's allocations are out of balance.
Planetary Radio: A Modest Plea For Both Big and Not-So-Big Space Science Funding
Posted by Mat Kaplan on 2012/02/06 09:46 CST
This weeks Planetary Radio features updates on the James Webb Space Telescope, from Deputy Project Director Eric Smith. The discussion centers around the budget controversy, and why the JWST is worth the money.
What is space exploration worth?
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2011/12/30 04:06 CST
Investing in NASA makes us smarter, improves our lives, and increases our capability to overcome technological challenges. Even more important, though, are the intangible benefits of pride, respect from other nations, respect for our place in the universe, and hope for a future in which we can accomplish even greater things.
NASA, NOAA Spared Further Cuts for Now
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2011/12/17 04:31 CST
On December 16, 2011, the U.S. Senate voted down the House of Representatives bill that would have sliced an additional 1.83 percent from discretionary spending accounts, including NASA and NOAA.
NASA and NOAA Hit Again by Across-the-Board Budget Cuts
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2011/12/16 05:18 CST
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed appropriations bills that will provide $8.1 billion disaster aid for this year's "extreme weather events" -- tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, heat waves, and droughts. The aid will be funded by a proposed 1.83% across-the-board cut to all FY 2012 base discretionary spending, including NASA and NOAA.
NASA Changes Approach to Send Astronauts Back to Orbit
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2011/12/16 12:20 CST
NASA had planned to release next Monday an RFP (Request for Proposals) in its Commercial Crew Development (CCDev) program. However, due to a funding shortfall, the agency will instead continue to use Space Act Agreements to contract for the development.
Checking in with NASA's Commercial Partners
Posted by Jason Davis on 2011/11/11 02:59 CST
Checking in with SpaceX's launch abort system progress, Boeing's CST-100 drop tests, and a recent Space, Science and Technology Committee meeting on Capitol Hill.
While the U.S. Stalls, Europe Moves On to Mars
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2011/10/14 03:21 CDT
While the U.S. Stalls, Europe Moves On to Mars
Mars Missions Supported, Planetary Voices Heard
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2011/10/13 05:38 CDT
Mars Missions Supported, Planetary Voices Heard
Mars Exploration Endangered by Bureaucratic (In)Action
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2011/10/07 05:47 CDT
Mars Exploration Endangered by Bureaucratic (In)Action
Notes from EPSC/DPS NASA Night
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2011/10/07 03:53 CDT
Notes from EPSC/DPS NASA Night
A Skirmish Won, the Battle Will Continue
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2011/09/17 09:23 CDT
A Skirmish Won, the Battle Will Continue
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