Jim Way
@jimway.bsky.social
Executive Director at American Astronautical Society. Passionate about space, aviation, and everything in between.
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!
Former NASA Administrators Charlie Bolden and Jim Bridenstine sat down at the AAS von Braun Symposium for a candid conversation about space policy, leadership, and the future of Artemis.
Link in bio for the article and full video on this discussion. 💫
Link in bio for the article and full video on this discussion. 💫
November 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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...
June 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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...
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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.)
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Senate Cloakroom on X: "Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #97 Jared Isaacman to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration." / X
Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #97 Jared Isaacman to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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May 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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.)
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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
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Space Center Houston for the AAS Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony honoring Gene Kranz. 🌟
From heartfelt speeches to moving tributes, it was truly a night to remember.
View photos from the evening at astronautical.org/lifetime-photos. Stay tuned for more!
From heartfelt speeches to moving tributes, it was truly a night to remember.
View photos from the evening at astronautical.org/lifetime-photos. Stay tuned for more!
May 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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
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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/
#GeneKranz #AASAward #SpaceHeroes
Get tickets: astronautical.org/events/lifetime-achievement-award-ceremony/
#GeneKranz #AASAward #SpaceHeroes
April 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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/
#GeneKranz #AASAward #SpaceHeroes
Get tickets: astronautical.org/events/lifetime-achievement-award-ceremony/
#GeneKranz #AASAward #SpaceHeroes
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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!
If that's you, or you know someone, do get in touch. jdaoca[at]gmail[dot]com
Thanks!
March 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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!
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...
What’s Happening in Space Policy March 16-22, 2025 spacepolicyonline.com/news/whats-h...
What’s Happening in Space Policy March 16-22, 2025
Posted: March 16, 2025 2:14 pm ET | Last Updated: March 16, 2025 2:41 pm ET | Get SpacePolicyOnline.com's list of space policy events for the week of March 16-22, 2025 including the American Astronaut...
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March 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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...
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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...
What’s Happening in Space Policy March 16-22, 2025 spacepolicyonline.com/news/whats-h...
What’s Happening in Space Policy March 16-22, 2025
Posted: March 16, 2025 2:14 pm ET | Last Updated: March 16, 2025 2:41 pm ET | Get SpacePolicyOnline.com's list of space policy events for the week of March 16-22, 2025 including the American Astronaut...
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March 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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...
What’s Happening in Space Policy March 16-22, 2025 spacepolicyonline.com/news/whats-h...
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
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
March 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
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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
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
March 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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
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
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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.
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March 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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...
www.commerce.senate.gov/services/fil...
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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
📍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
March 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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
📍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
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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.
March 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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.
Intuitive Machines release the first image taken by their IM-2 "Athena" lander after it landed on the Moon, and unfortunately it's on its side again. They also say that the batteries have depleted, and are not expected to recharge due to the orientation. The mission has ended. 🫡 t.co/6W5wibbV71
March 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Ugh. This hurts. But, keep trying, keep working it, and find success in future endeavors.
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SpaceNews is officially on BlueSky. We're @spacenewsinc.bsky.social.
March 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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...
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Firefly Lands on the Moon
Posted: March 2, 2025 4:37 am ET | Last Updated: March 2, 2025 7:25 am ET | Firefly Aerospace successfully landed Blue Ghost Mission 1 on the Moon on March 2, 2025 Eastern Standard Time. Part of NASA'...
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March 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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...
Concur with David here. If you spend any time at DCA watching the traffic, this happens almost daily and usually isn't even remotely on par with what happened in Chicago.
This is not news worthy all! Let's stop overreacting. www.cnn.com/2025/02/26/u...
American Airlines flight forced to abort landing at Reagan National Airport to avoid another plane | CNN
An American Airlines flight arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport was forced to abort its landing to avoid another aircraft Tuesday, officials said, less than a month after a midair collision kil...
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February 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Concur with David here. If you spend any time at DCA watching the traffic, this happens almost daily and usually isn't even remotely on par with what happened in Chicago.
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Here's a link to the opening comments of Scott Pace, GWU - republicans-science.house.gov/_cache/files... and Dan Dumbacher, Purdue - republicans-science.house.gov/_cache/files... And the session charter - republicans-science.house.gov/_cache/files...
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February 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Here's a link to the opening comments of Scott Pace, GWU - republicans-science.house.gov/_cache/files... and Dan Dumbacher, Purdue - republicans-science.house.gov/_cache/files... And the session charter - republicans-science.house.gov/_cache/files...
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New NASA appointments.
• JSC’s Vanessa Wyche named NASA’s acting Associate Administrator
• Jackie Jester named Associate Administrator for Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at HQ
• Kathy Koerner to retire, Lori Glaze to replace her as acting associate administrator for ESDM
• JSC’s Vanessa Wyche named NASA’s acting Associate Administrator
• Jackie Jester named Associate Administrator for Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at HQ
• Kathy Koerner to retire, Lori Glaze to replace her as acting associate administrator for ESDM
February 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
New NASA appointments.
• JSC’s Vanessa Wyche named NASA’s acting Associate Administrator
• Jackie Jester named Associate Administrator for Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at HQ
• Kathy Koerner to retire, Lori Glaze to replace her as acting associate administrator for ESDM
• JSC’s Vanessa Wyche named NASA’s acting Associate Administrator
• Jackie Jester named Associate Administrator for Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at HQ
• Kathy Koerner to retire, Lori Glaze to replace her as acting associate administrator for ESDM
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Rocket Lab announced that they passed the CDR for the responsive VICTUS HAZE mission! The Pioneer-based satellite will launch aboard Electron NET October, after which it'll perform proximity operations with TrueAnomaly's Jackal (to be launched by Firefly). t.co/AfBUsqY3Rw
February 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Rocket Lab announced that they passed the CDR for the responsive VICTUS HAZE mission! The Pioneer-based satellite will launch aboard Electron NET October, after which it'll perform proximity operations with TrueAnomaly's Jackal (to be launched by Firefly). t.co/AfBUsqY3Rw
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Latest from NASA re workforce:
February 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Latest from NASA re workforce:
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NASA's Jim Free, a key official who has defended the agency's moon program, is leaving NASA on Saturday, and the CFO, CIO and top procurement official at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center had their retirements announced internally yesterday. www.reuters.com/world/us/key...
Key NASA officials' departure casts more uncertainty over US moon program
NASA is losing four key senior officials close to its flagship moon program, according to people familiar with the changes, adding more uncertainty over the agency's space exploration trajectory as Elon Musk and President Donald Trump play up missions to Mars.
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February 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
NASA's Jim Free, a key official who has defended the agency's moon program, is leaving NASA on Saturday, and the CFO, CIO and top procurement official at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center had their retirements announced internally yesterday. www.reuters.com/world/us/key...