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🚀 A Bold Step for the Future of Space Exploration 🌌 The Interplanetary Chamber of Commerce (ICoC) proudly supports the nomination of Jared Isaacman as the next NASA Administrator. As a visionary entrepreneur and experienced spacefarer, Isaacman brings a unique combination of business acumen, innovation, and firsthand mission expertise that aligns perfectly with the evolving priorities of space exploration and commercialization. In his leadership of groundbreaking missions like the Inspiration4 and Polaris Program, Isaacman has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing the accessibility of space, fostering public-private partnerships, and pushing the boundaries of what humanity can achieve beyond our planet. NASA is at a pivotal moment in its history, with an increased focus on sustainable lunar exploration, preparing for Mars missions, and fostering the burgeoning commercial space sector. We believe Jared Isaacman is the ideal leader to strengthen NASA's partnerships with industry, promote innovation, and inspire a new generation of explorers. At ICoC, we look forward to collaborating with NASA under Isaacman's leadership to create policies and initiatives that support the growth of the global space economy and ensure the benefits of space exploration extend to all humanity. Together, we can build a thriving interplanetary future! 🌍➡️🌙➡️🔴 #NASA #JaredIsaacman #SpaceLeadership #InterplanetaryCommerce #SpaceEconomy

NASA: Government Attitude Change Central to Private-Public Partnership Success (for subscribers) - Today it is commonplace to see NASA astronauts flying to the International Space Station on SpaceX vehicles. But there was a time when such a public-private partnership would have been unthinkable, and the accomplishments of such a private space company would have never come to pass. What made all this possible was a fundamental attitude change on the part of NASA. #cdnspace #nasa #cdnpoli - https://lnkd.in/gmwM5Jnu

This is truly a tough decision for both Boeing and NASA, however, the resulting decision will speak volumes on whether NASA and Boeing are serious about changing their dysfunctional cultures. NASA Program Manager Steve Stitch states there are several good reasons to fly a spacecraft with two known anomalies (helium leaks and thruster firings). I would really like to know what are those really good reasons? Even if the White Sands thruster tests and helium leak tests result in similar anomalies found with the current vehicle, I seriously doubt there is enough information that our research engineers can predict failures prior to testing and can ensure that they can accurately simulate the deorbit scenario of the current Starliner. If the current NASA/Boeing team accepts this risk with all these unknowns and hopefully the crew is safe, I am betting there will be alot of high-fiving at the MMT and this will add one data point to help solidify a normalization of deviance mindset. Very similar to the Administrator of NASA overriding concerns of myself, The NASA Chief Engineer, Chris Scolese, and S&MA lead Astronaut Bryan O'Connor during the FRR for STS-121 even though there were two items in the highly probable and catastrophic quadrant (red) of the risk matrix! When the ice frost ramps came off as I predicted they would, they narrowly missed impacting the wing leading edge and causing critical damage. NASA could have had two additional back to back tragedies due to foam loss (we narrowly missed a critical strike due to a very large piece of ET PAL ramp foam). NASA was never able to predict the cause of the foam debris loss for the entire length of the Shuttle Program (over 30 years). NASA's PRA analysis of the risk was never accurate (garbage in garbage out). NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and AA Jim Free have to make a similar call regarding the critical anomalies on the heatshield of Artemis II. both were quick to dismiss the problem as insignificant (only small pieces of heatshield came off during entry) only to agree that the 100 or so chunks were large after the OIG report showed the damage for all to see. The real test of an organization's ability to transform a dysfunctional culture is for real leadership at the top to be transparent and walk the talk. Only time will tell if Boeing's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, and NASA's leadership has the courage and the integrity to make the tough calls. As far as I know of NASA's approach for solving the Artemis heatshield issue and flying as is for Artemis II with a crew, I am afraid nothing has changed! IMHO #wakeupNASA #boeingstarliner #dysfunctionalculture #failedleadership #artemis #artemisheatshield #kellyortberg #boeing #nasa #billnelson #jimfree #stevestitch

Congrats on a successful mission to CHAPEA crew! 🚀 After 378 days simulating life on Mars and assessing health and performance, the CHAPEA crew has “returned” to Earth. We’re one step closer to Mars exploration and beyond. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Both analog missions tackle numerous scientific studies, including the psychological and behavioral challenges of long-duration deep space travel. CHAPEA is a year-long adventure focused on how habitat design impacts astronaut health and performance in a state-of-the-art 1700 sqft (160 m²) Mars habitat. My shorter HERA mission was intense, studying the effects of isolation, confinement, lack of privacy, and acute sleep deprivation in a very small spacecraft. Together, these missions are paving the way for NASA’s journey to Mars! NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center #NASA #HERA #CHAPEA #Mars #Astronaut #Space #Earth

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore find themselves in an unexpected extended stay aboard the ISS. Their ride home, Boeing's Starliner, is delayed due to technical issues with its propulsion system. 🚀 With the upcoming Crew-9 mission set for August 18, NASA faces potential "congestion" on the space station. Officials are racing to resolve Starliner's problems and free up a crucial docking port before the new crew arrives. 🤔 Williams and Wilmore have been stuck in space since June 6, with no set return date. NASA and Boeing are working against the clock, aiming to bring them back before August 18. If they can't resolve Starliner's issues in time, NASA may need to consider backup options, including potentially using a SpaceX Crew Dragon for their return. ⏳ Here's a quick poll: What should NASA prioritize? A) Fix Starliner quickly B) Delay Crew-9 mission C) Use SpaceX Crew Dragon as backup Follow @Science for more space updates and breaking news! #nasa #science #sunitawilliams

TL;DR Another primary mission for NASA potentially going to a commercial firm. Intuitive Machines can do it faster/cheaper. "...Intuitive Machines would use its larger Nova-D lander, still in development, to deliver the 500-kilogram VIPER to the lunar surface. The company would seek to make money on the mission by selling excess payload capacity on Nova-D, which he said could carry up to 1,500 kilograms of payload." IM doubled their YoY revenue last quarter making smart bets on new mission areas/functions Over to you to make it work Mario Romero!

Hypocrisy at its peak, amplified by media silence on the rescue of NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei by the Russian space agency, Roscosmos. Despite the significance of this international cooperation, the media chose not to cover the event, highlighting a bias in reporting. This lack of coverage speaks volumes about the selective nature of news dissemination. Learning Outcomes: 1. mportance of International Cooperation: This event underscores the critical role of international collaboration in space exploration and other global challenges. 2. Media Literacy: It highlights the need for critical thinking when consuming news and recognizing potential biases in media reporting. 3. Value of Transparency: Emphasizes the importance of transparency and comprehensive coverage in media to ensure the public is well-informed. 4. Recognition of Efforts: Acknowledging the efforts of all parties involved in significant achievements, regardless of political or national affiliations. #MediaBias #InternationalCooperation #SpaceRescue #Roscosmos #MarkVandeHei #LearningOutcomes #MediaLiteracy #Transparency

Why NASA Chose SpaceX Over Boeing for Astronauts' Safe Return #nasa #space #spacex #cosmos #cosmos . . . Why did NASA turn to SpaceX over Boeing to bring astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back to Earth? After Boeing's Starliner faced critical thruster malfunctions, NASA chose safety over schedules. Originally set to return aboard the Starliner, the astronauts will now stay on the ISS for an additional six months, returning with SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission in February. Starliner will return uncrewed to Earth, allowing NASA and Boeing to gather crucial data while minimizing risks to the crew. This decision highlights NASA's unwavering commitment to safety, even if it means relying on a rival. Despite this setback, NASA remains confident in Boeing's future missions.

We are about T-2 hours for the launch of SpaceX and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Crew-9 mission. Watch the live stream using the link below. While every crew launch is special, here are a few unique things about this one: - Only two astronauts onboard as two empty seats are saved for bringing back two US astronauts from the ISS. - This will be SpaceX's first crewed mission from SLC-40 pad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This gives SpaceX two launch pads ( 39-A being the first) capable of launching crew. - NASA has filled the two empty Crew-9 seats with extra cargo and supplies, including a new Dragon spacesuit. Go Dragon! #SpaceX #humanspaceflight #nasa https://lnkd.in/gFNkqszn

SpaceX and Blue Origin are both targeting 2025 for their uncrewed lunar demo missions to land on the surface of the Moon before they carry astronauts for NASA's Artemis program. Who will make it first? How do the Starship and Blue Moon landers differ and why did NASA choose two commercial landers? Why doesn't NASA build its own lander? Join me today at 1:00 ET to explore the topic of crewed commercial lunar landers. Plus I'll discuss my reaction to Dune: Part 2. https://lnkd.in/eAUZ-gK4