Griffin Sets The Record Straight
Griffin Sets The Record Straight
NASA Internal Memo: Message from the Administrator - October 24, 2007
“I have been made aware that a request from the Associated Press for information from a NASA safety survey of airline pilots was withheld under the Freedom of Information Act.
Risk and Exploration: Earth as a Classroom
Risk and Exploration: Earth as a Classroom
CNN’s Miles O’Brien to Speak at LSU’s Upcoming Risk Symposium
“CNN anchor and Emmy winner Miles O’Brien will join an impressive list of speakers at LSU’s upcoming international symposium on risk and exploration, Oct.
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Lunar Lander Prize Announced
Lunar Lander Prize Announced
NASA Offers $2 Million Lunar Lander Competition Prize
“During the X PRIZE Cup Oct. 27-28, NASA’s Centennial Challenges Program will offer prizes totaling $2 million if competing teams successfully meet the requirements of the Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge.
ESMD Responds to Ares 1 Redesign Rumors
ESMD Responds to Ares 1 Redesign Rumors
Editor’s note: There are a lot of rumors swirling around about Ares I redesigns - specifcially, its upper stage. According to NASA ESMD PAO today: “NASA has no plans to redesign the Ares I or upperstage.
Lisa Porter’s New Action Item
Lisa Porter’s New Action Item
“Sent on behalf of John Sullivan - Director, Center for Advanced Manufacturing (Purdue University)
Due to an emerging issue with aviation safety, NASA Administrator, Michael Griffin has asked Dr. Porter to cancel her trip to Purdue to handle this issue.
What Happens in Vegas - Stays in Space
What Happens in Vegas - Stays in Space
Editor’s note: Have a look at these images from Genesis II.
Chang’e Nears Launch
Chang’e Nears Launch
1st moon orbiter likely to be invisible to amateur astronomers, China Daily
Countdown to another leap upward, China Daily
Official: Chang’e launch time confirmed, Shanghai Daily
“China will launch its first lunar orbiter at 6:05pm tomorrow from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, officials confirmed at a news conference this morning.”
Editor’s note: Looks like I will be on CNN Asia on Wednesday evening round 7:30 pm EST to discuss this launch.
Everyone is Going to the Moon
Everyone is Going to the Moon
China’s Long March to the Moon, WSJ
“Tomorrow evening, the China National Space Administration is scheduled to fire a “Long March” rocket from a launch site in the southwestern province of Sichuan.