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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · 7d

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!

American Astronautical Society @astronautical.org · 7d

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. 💫

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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · Jun 3

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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Jeff Foust @jfoust.bsky.social · May 22

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.)

twitter.com/SenateCloakr...

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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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · May 22

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

American Astronautical Society @astronautical.org · May 20

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!

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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · Apr 30

Roger that. Thanks.

Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · Apr 30

When's the full Senate vote, Jeff?

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American Astronautical Society @astronautical.org · Apr 25

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

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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · Apr 21

Multiple FAR violations. #avgeek

Matthew @enragedodin.bsky.social · Jan 15

Confess your crimes to me

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Paul Brinkmann @paulbrinkmann.bsky.social · Mar 31

Best video of #ISAR rocket liftoff and subsequent failure from Norway yet.

Selshevneren @selshevneren.bsky.social · Mar 30

Video of the Isar Aerospace "Full Spectrum" Launch at Andøya. 📸 video: @isaraerospace / @AndoyaSpace

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Jonathan O'Callaghan @astrojonny.bsky.social · Mar 24

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!

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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · Mar 17

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...

SpacePolicyOnline @spacepolicyonline.bsky.social · Mar 16

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

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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SpacePolicyOnline @spacepolicyonline.bsky.social · Mar 16

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

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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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · Mar 15

Everyone should watch this talk, especially at about the 24 minute mark. (The whole talk is fun and interesting, but he really hits this in the middle here.) Very illuminating...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoJs...

I Was SCARED To Say This To NASA... (But I said it anyway) - Smarter Every Day 293

YouTube video by SmarterEveryDay

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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · Mar 14

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

Royal Institution @rigb.org · Mar 12

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

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Royal Institution @rigb.org · Mar 12

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

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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · Mar 12

"As you get older, the days get longer and the years get shorter." No idea who said that, but it's very accurate. Painful, but accurate.

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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · Mar 12

Deep breaths.

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SpacePolicyOnline @spacepolicyonline.bsky.social · Mar 11

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...

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Dr. Amber Straughn (she/her) @astraughnomer.bsky.social · Mar 11

Austin friends! Come hear about the latest discoveries from #jwst tonight at Celis Brewing! Free and open to the public #sxsw #sxsw2025 #nasa

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American Astronautical Society @astronautical.org · Mar 11

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

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Jeff Foust @jfoust.bsky.social · Mar 10

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.

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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · Mar 7

Ugh. This hurts. But, keep trying, keep working it, and find success in future endeavors.

Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · Mar 7

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

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Mike Gruss @mikegruss.bsky.social · Mar 5

SpaceNews is officially on BlueSky. We're @spacenewsinc.bsky.social.

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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · Mar 2

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...

SpacePolicyOnline @spacepolicyonline.bsky.social · Mar 2

Firefly Lands on the Moon spacepolicyonline.com/news/firefly...

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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Jim Way @jimway.bsky.social · Feb 28

two men are standing next to each other with the caption these are people of the land

ALT: two men are standing next to each other with the caption these are people of the land

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