NASA Watch

52 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• NASA's SciX replaces ADS but fails astrobiology roadtest · New NASA Science Explorer tool is criticized for failing to meet astrobiology community expectations.
• Keith Cowing Publishes Five Questions On NASA Astrobiology Restructure · Former NASA biologist Keith Cowing requests documentation for NASA astrobiology program changes.
• NASA Losing Global Astrobiology Leadership Amid Strategic Confusion · NASA's leadership in global astrobiology is fading due to unclear strategy and poor communication at recent National Academies meetings.
• NASA Astrobiology Meeting Set for Autumn 2026 · The National Academy's Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences will hold a meeting in Autumn 2026.
• NASA Deputy Anderson Announces FY26 Performance Rating Limits · NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson sets FY26 performance rating caps at 40% for top tiers.
• US Leads 16-Nation Coalition to Endorse Kyoto Vision for Science · The United States and 16 other nations endorsed the Kyoto Vision to accelerate scientific discovery using super intelligence.
• NASA to Recruit Superior Intelligence via Grok AI · NASA is actively recruiting for its Superior Intelligence initiative using Grok AI.
• NASA Administrator Isaacman Issues New Planetary Protection Directive · NASA Administrator Isaacman releases a directive to expand science while preventing contamination on future Mars missions.
• NASA Plans Uncrewed Starliner-1 Test Flight for 2027 · NASA will attempt a fifth Starliner mission to the ISS in 2027 to certify the vehicle for future crewed flights.
• NASA Planetary Research Funding Cut By More Than 50% In FY2025 · New documents reveal NASA underspent its planetary research budget by over 50% in FY2025.
• US President Pushes to Replace 'AI' with 'Super Intelligence' · The US President and Science Advisor advocate renaming artificial intelligence to super intelligence in official documents.
• NASA Administrator Isaacman Outlines Accelerated Moon Base and Nuclear Spaceflight Plans · NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman details accelerated timelines for Artemis III, Moon Base, and nuclear-powered interplanetary missions.
• NASA Honors Exceptional Employees at 2026 Administrator's Agency Awards · NASA will host its 2026 Administrator's Agency Honor Awards to recognize outstanding employee contributions on September 24.
• NASA Deputy Administrator Issues Directive to Treat Data and AI as Strategic Assets · NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson mandates treating data and software as strategic assets to accelerate AI adoption.
• NASA Meets Seven of 13 Geospatial Data Act Responsibilities · NASA OIG report confirms the agency met 7 of 13 required responsibilities under the Geospatial Data Act for FY 2026.
• NASA OIG Rates Information Security Program at Level 3 · NASA Inspector General rates agency's information security program as Level 3, citing lack of effectiveness measures.
• NASA Goddard faces downsizing criticism, director issues formal response · NPR reported NASA Goddard rushed satellite launches, prompting an official director response.
• States with NASA Centers Vie to Host Space Academy · Blogger Keith Cowing notes that proximity to NASA centers is a selection criterion as Texas, Florida, Virginia, and California compete to host Space Academy.
• Former NASA Astronauts Launch VOTE FOR FREEDOM College Tour to Boost Youth Voting · Astronauts for America, a nonprofit of former NASA astronauts, announced a nationwide college tour to encourage young voters to participate in democracy.
• US launches Space Catalyst Partnership in Peru for Artemis Accords nations · US State Department launched the Space Catalyst Partnership in Lima, Peru for Artemis Accords signatories.
• Jared Isaacman Defends U.S. Space Academy Amid Policy Concerns · Jared Isaacman argues a U.S. Space Academy is essential for future exploration and national security.
• Former NASA Employee Shares Personal 9/11 Remembrance Tied to Mars Rover Flag · Rich Cooper, a former NASA employee, shares a personal 9/11 remembrance that includes an American flag from the World Trade Center site photographed on Mars.
• NASA seeks state locations for new U.S. Space Academy · NASA released a Request for Information inviting states to host the new U.S. Space Academy.
• Apple iPhone Ad for Artemis II Omits NASA Branding, NASA Watch Editor Says · NASAWatch editor Keith Cowing criticizes Apple's Artemis II iPhone ad for omitting NASA's name and logo.
• NASA Appoints Henry Helgeson as New Communications and Chief Commercial Officer · NASA welcomes Henry Helgeson as Associate Administrator for Communications and its first Chief Commercial Officer.
• Judge Jeanine Seizes Largest Known Martian Meteorite as U.S. Property · Judge Jeanine announced the seizure of the largest known Martian meteorite on July 16, 2026, under U.S. customs forfeiture laws.
• Author Debunks Sci-Fi Space Fashion Myths with Personal Commentary · Keith Cowing critiques the trend of AI-generated space fashion imagery as unrealistic.
• NASA Systematically Failed to Implement Planetary Research Funding Recommendations · Investigation reveals NASA failed to meet decades of congressional and National Academies funding targets for planetary research.
• NASA Goddard ETD Faces Reorganization Amid Staffing Cuts · NASA Goddard ETD prepares for upcoming reorganization following internal staffing reductions.
• NASA Administrator Isaacman Defends Commercial Space Strategy Against Former Director's Critique · NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman responds to former Commercial Space Director Phil McAlister's critique, defending NASA's LEO and commercialization approach.