Hannah Sargeant
@drhannahsarge.bsky.social
Planetary Scientist/Space Resources/Space Nuclear Power. STEM outreach & education, ultimate frisbee & track and field. Army spouse.
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Insta: @Dr_Hannah_Sargeant
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I've been a little busy working on my latest and greatest mission yet! I'll be taking some time from my usual work to focus on this awesome little guy 🚀
July 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I've been a little busy working on my latest and greatest mission yet! I'll be taking some time from my usual work to focus on this awesome little guy 🚀
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NASA’s FY2026 budget request cancels four Moon projects: Oxygen extractor, Decadal science efforts, a... https://moonmehta.jatan.space/posts/nasas-fy2026-budget-request-cancels-four-moon-projects-oxygen-extractor-decadal-science-efforts-an-advanced-instruments-program-and-themis-artemis-spacecraft
June 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
NASA’s FY2026 budget request cancels four Moon projects: Oxygen extractor, Decadal science efforts, a... https://moonmehta.jatan.space/posts/nasas-fy2026-budget-request-cancels-four-moon-projects-oxygen-extractor-decadal-science-efforts-an-advanced-instruments-program-and-themis-artemis-spacecraft
It's official, as of this week I am now a Senior Research Associate! It's not easy progressing up the academic ladder, especially when not lecturing, but I'm thankful for the support of those around me at SPL who have helped me secure this role and for the recognition 💪 👩🔬🚀
June 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
It's official, as of this week I am now a Senior Research Associate! It's not easy progressing up the academic ladder, especially when not lecturing, but I'm thankful for the support of those around me at SPL who have helped me secure this role and for the recognition 💪 👩🔬🚀
Another frantic day chasing inputs and finalising a project proposal, but it's submitted!
Excuse me while I go lie down in a dark room for a few hours...
Excuse me while I go lie down in a dark room for a few hours...
May 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Another frantic day chasing inputs and finalising a project proposal, but it's submitted!
Excuse me while I go lie down in a dark room for a few hours...
Excuse me while I go lie down in a dark room for a few hours...
Missing another major conference (Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space) this week due to other commitments. However, with the rest of the team travelling, I have finally got my email inbox down to 0 unread emails for the first time in almost a year 🥳 #LittleWins #AcademiaSky
May 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Missing another major conference (Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space) this week due to other commitments. However, with the rest of the team travelling, I have finally got my email inbox down to 0 unread emails for the first time in almost a year 🥳 #LittleWins #AcademiaSky
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I think a lot about what Carl Sagan said in one of his final interviews.
May 4, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I think a lot about what Carl Sagan said in one of his final interviews.
Just a daily reminder, that just because "that's how we've always done it" doesn't mean it can't/shouldn't be improved 🙃
April 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Just a daily reminder, that just because "that's how we've always done it" doesn't mean it can't/shouldn't be improved 🙃
Some updates from our recent test campaign at NASA Glenn. We've been looking at combining our radioisotope heat sources with Stirling engines to produce reliable electricity for future spaceflight missions 🚀. www.space-park.co.uk/2025/04/radi...
Global First Test Success for a University of Leicester–NASA Space Power System
Spacecraft power system that combines the technological know-how of engineers and scientists at the University of Leicester and NASA Glenn passed first test
www.space-park.co.uk
April 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Some updates from our recent test campaign at NASA Glenn. We've been looking at combining our radioisotope heat sources with Stirling engines to produce reliable electricity for future spaceflight missions 🚀. www.space-park.co.uk/2025/04/radi...
I recently did an interview as part of Newsweek's Expanding Space series. We talked about the role of the Moon and commercial space industry in the sustained human exploration of the Solar System. Check it out here: youtu.be/xbqA6hvvguo?...
Mining the Moon for a Ticket to Mars? Hannah Sargeant Explains
YouTube video by Newsweek
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April 22, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I recently did an interview as part of Newsweek's Expanding Space series. We talked about the role of the Moon and commercial space industry in the sustained human exploration of the Solar System. Check it out here: youtu.be/xbqA6hvvguo?...
Doing the traditional academic thing of complaining about burnout, and then announcing a new voluntary role I'm taking on... 👀
I'm now the Lunar Science and Exploration representative for the UK Space Agency's Space Exploration Advisory Committee (SEAC)! www.gov.uk/government/p...
I'm now the Lunar Science and Exploration representative for the UK Space Agency's Space Exploration Advisory Committee (SEAC)! www.gov.uk/government/p...
The Space Exploration Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The Space Exploration Advisory Committee is composed of UK-based experts across scientific and technical disciplines related to space exploration.
www.gov.uk
April 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Doing the traditional academic thing of complaining about burnout, and then announcing a new voluntary role I'm taking on... 👀
I'm now the Lunar Science and Exploration representative for the UK Space Agency's Space Exploration Advisory Committee (SEAC)! www.gov.uk/government/p...
I'm now the Lunar Science and Exploration representative for the UK Space Agency's Space Exploration Advisory Committee (SEAC)! www.gov.uk/government/p...
Today I closed out my first major project as PI worth ~£1M! Our team worked with civil and commercial partners around the 🌍 to develop radioisotope power system technologies and their applications💪. Very proud of the team, and feeling more confident in my PI/PM skills 😁. I am, however, exhausted!
March 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Today I closed out my first major project as PI worth ~£1M! Our team worked with civil and commercial partners around the 🌍 to develop radioisotope power system technologies and their applications💪. Very proud of the team, and feeling more confident in my PI/PM skills 😁. I am, however, exhausted!
Responded to a media request yesterday over video call and assumed it was an informal Q&A for a written piece.
Me: logging in all casual with a hoodie and terrible internet connection.
Them: *Recording* Welcome to the video series...
Astronauts and NASA administrators are on this series 🤦♀️
Me: logging in all casual with a hoodie and terrible internet connection.
Them: *Recording* Welcome to the video series...
Astronauts and NASA administrators are on this series 🤦♀️
Professional Mature GIF
Alt: GIF of a lady dressed unprofessionally saying "professional"
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March 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Responded to a media request yesterday over video call and assumed it was an informal Q&A for a written piece.
Me: logging in all casual with a hoodie and terrible internet connection.
Them: *Recording* Welcome to the video series...
Astronauts and NASA administrators are on this series 🤦♀️
Me: logging in all casual with a hoodie and terrible internet connection.
Them: *Recording* Welcome to the video series...
Astronauts and NASA administrators are on this series 🤦♀️
Sad to be missing #LPSC again this year! Looking forward to following all the exciting updates through Bluesky.
Please take pity on me as I sit through 3 days of training as I begin the slow inevitable progression from researcher to project manager
Please take pity on me as I sit through 3 days of training as I begin the slow inevitable progression from researcher to project manager
March 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Sad to be missing #LPSC again this year! Looking forward to following all the exciting updates through Bluesky.
Please take pity on me as I sit through 3 days of training as I begin the slow inevitable progression from researcher to project manager
Please take pity on me as I sit through 3 days of training as I begin the slow inevitable progression from researcher to project manager
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**This would end space science as we know it.**
I’d probably be out of a job.
Successful ongoing missions would be turned off.
Future missions would be axed.
Some research centers (NASA & non-NASA) would likely dissolve.
I’d probably be out of a job.
Successful ongoing missions would be turned off.
Future missions would be axed.
Some research centers (NASA & non-NASA) would likely dissolve.
There are reports The White House is considering a 50% cut to NASA’s science programs, and 25% of its overall budget, which would be catastrophic for both current and planned missions. But, there is still time for the administration to reconsider. Read our full statement ⬇️
The Planetary Society: reported cuts to NASA would amount to an…
The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space interest organization, issued a statement in response to recent reports that the White House…
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March 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
**This would end space science as we know it.**
I’d probably be out of a job.
Successful ongoing missions would be turned off.
Future missions would be axed.
Some research centers (NASA & non-NASA) would likely dissolve.
I’d probably be out of a job.
Successful ongoing missions would be turned off.
Future missions would be axed.
Some research centers (NASA & non-NASA) would likely dissolve.
Reposted by Hannah Sargeant
#Space #NASA
It appears the #IM2 landed at the south pole of the moon but some commands are having to be sent manually. Intuitive Machines released a few photos on descent from an altitude of about 10 meters, but nothing yet from the surface.
We should have a media event around 4 PM EST.
It appears the #IM2 landed at the south pole of the moon but some commands are having to be sent manually. Intuitive Machines released a few photos on descent from an altitude of about 10 meters, but nothing yet from the surface.
We should have a media event around 4 PM EST.
March 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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It appears @Int_Machines IM-2 landed on time and largely to the trajectory they planned. @eelkevisser.bsky.social @amsat-dl.org
March 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It appears @Int_Machines IM-2 landed on time and largely to the trajectory they planned. @eelkevisser.bsky.social @amsat-dl.org
If you're working on extraterrestrial resource exploration/prospecting, extraction, processing, and utilization, as well as economic, environmental, legal, and policy issues then publish in this new diamond open access journal! link.springer.com/journal/44461
Space and Planetary Resources
An integrated platform to publish novel data and findings, as well as innovative concepts, models, and technological advances related to various aspects of ...
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March 6, 2025 at 8:12 AM
If you're working on extraterrestrial resource exploration/prospecting, extraction, processing, and utilization, as well as economic, environmental, legal, and policy issues then publish in this new diamond open access journal! link.springer.com/journal/44461
I've been a little quiet on socials recently, HOWEVER, I could not let this momentous occasion pass by without commenting. I'm so excited to see another successful Moon landing, this means more opportunities for science and exploration with commercial industry support 🌙
This is the shadow of Firefly's Blue Ghost spacecraft, the second ever commercial mission to successfully land on the moon.
Blue Ghost spacecraft makes second-ever commercial landing on the moon
The second-ever commercial landing on the moon comes amid a flurry of lunar exploration activity that will see around a dozen missions this year alone
www.newscientist.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I've been a little quiet on socials recently, HOWEVER, I could not let this momentous occasion pass by without commenting. I'm so excited to see another successful Moon landing, this means more opportunities for science and exploration with commercial industry support 🌙
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Happy International Day of Women in Science. The National Science Foundation’s list of flagged words includes both “Women” and “Female.”
February 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Happy International Day of Women in Science. The National Science Foundation’s list of flagged words includes both “Women” and “Female.”
For the NASA folks that can't, we will.
February 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
For the NASA folks that can't, we will.
500+ US and International scientists are signing an open letter to NASA leadership and US representatives, asking them to take action and preserve the integrity and public access of the country’s scientific activities and its output. To read and sign, see here:
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Space Science is for Everyone: An Open Letter
Written February 6, 2025
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February 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
500+ US and International scientists are signing an open letter to NASA leadership and US representatives, asking them to take action and preserve the integrity and public access of the country’s scientific activities and its output. To read and sign, see here:
sites.google.com/view/space-s...
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It's been a great day catching up with the UK lunar community for the UK SSERVI meeting. Even during tough funding times, everyone has been delivering on a wide range of science and exploration projects.
It's also great to see the Royal Astronomical Society in its rightful home at Burlington House
It's also great to see the Royal Astronomical Society in its rightful home at Burlington House
February 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It's been a great day catching up with the UK lunar community for the UK SSERVI meeting. Even during tough funding times, everyone has been delivering on a wide range of science and exploration projects.
It's also great to see the Royal Astronomical Society in its rightful home at Burlington House
It's also great to see the Royal Astronomical Society in its rightful home at Burlington House
FYI, if your speaker is a fool (me) and doesn't share their screen in a hybrid meeting, please let them know at the START of the presentation 😅
February 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
FYI, if your speaker is a fool (me) and doesn't share their screen in a hybrid meeting, please let them know at the START of the presentation 😅
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"It is impossible to be a top-line manager and administrator and mentor and researcher and writer and outreach officer and IT expert and online instructor and pedagogical innovator and recruiter and teacher and marker and external examiner and press pundit and grant bidder and editor."
It’s Not Your Fault That Academic Life is Getting Harder by Glen O’Hara
Universities are in trouble, and it’s not just money we’re talking about. They are living through something of a crisis of confidence, even of trust and faith. More and more, I find myself, and my col...
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September 4, 2024 at 10:57 AM
"It is impossible to be a top-line manager and administrator and mentor and researcher and writer and outreach officer and IT expert and online instructor and pedagogical innovator and recruiter and teacher and marker and external examiner and press pundit and grant bidder and editor."
Dinner reservations done right 🤘
February 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Dinner reservations done right 🤘