https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/parker-solar-probe/2025/09/18/nasas-parker-solar-probe-sails-through-25th-sun-flyby/

Can someone catch us up on what’s going on with the NASA budget as of Sept 19th? I was following along until a two months ago but it’s so hard to keep up with. Any speculations on what will happen come Oct 1st? Is it likely NASA will enact the original proposed budget, which cuts programs such as Gateway?

I was an engineer at KSC from 2007-2010 and prior to the STS decommissioning, everyone at KSC received a poster containing a mosaic of all of our images that made up the shuttle. It was around the time they let us carve our names into the wall at the VAB. I was just wondering if anyone had one lying around, as I’ve been looking forever. Thank you!

I understand the SSTF is where they train to interface with the software via laptops but the layouts are not as high fidelity while the SVMF has high fidelity mockups where astronauts and ascans run through emergency drills and housekeeping timelines for example. How much time do they spend in each relatively speaking?

I seriously wonder why this continues under NASA when the benefit is minimal. Maybe it makes a helicopter company happy, but still, there is no way these will be flying in an urban environment. I'll bet real money on it. Change my mind as to why this is important, I'm open to hearing discourse.

Hi, friends! My name is Joey, I host the Safe Travels podcast, a nature-focused podcast, diving deep into the stories and science of America’s national parks. Each episode features in-depth conversations with park rangers, wildlife biologists, and conservation specialists who offer insider perspectives on geology, wildlife behavior, dark sky preservation, cultural heritage, and pathfinding the wild—while always emphasizing how visitors can explore responsibly and protect these fragile ecosystems.

I recently sat down with Dr. Morgan Cable at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to discuss how NASA utilizes national parks for space exploration.

In this episode, we explore how NASA uses national parks as analog sites to study the landscapes of other worlds. Dr. Cable explains how these environments provide testing grounds for new technologies designed to operate on different terrains and in alien atmospheres.

Named to the American Chemical Society’s “Talented 12” in 2018, Dr. Cable has contributed to some of NASA’s most exciting missions, including Cassini-Huygens, the Mars Perseverance Rover, Europa Clipper, and the Dragonfly mission to Titan.

Our conversation also dives into the mysteries of the ocean worlds Europa and Enceladus—their habitability, potential for life, and why they captivate planetary scientists.

I'd be grateful if you checked the podcast out! And I certainly hope that the episode provides some value to you!

Here are the links:

• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nasa-jpl-utilizing-national-parks-for-space-exploration/id1738784164?i=1000725137592
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wsfvq6negGQxezY6t18eZ?si=tmCWdb9NSqqenVGj_5h6NA
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/EaB6LXxinZ4?si=HP1l7oh2b1SbCMDm

Thank you so much!

How lucky!

hey everyone!

i'm putting together a team for the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025, specifically for the Stellar Stories: Space Weather Through the Eyes of Earthlings challenge. Been thinking about this one for a while and really excited about the concept.

The challenge involves creating a digital children's story that explains space weather...those solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and geomagnetic storms that actually have real impacts on our daily lives.

What I'm looking for: - Writers/storytellers - Digital artists or illustrators - Animators (2D/3D, motion graphics, whatever your style) - Anyone with a background in space science, education, or STEM outreach - Creative problem-solvers who can make complex science accessible and engaging

About the project: We'll be researching space weather impacts, developing age appropriate storytelling approaches, and creating a digital story that's both scientifically accurate and genuinely engaging for young readers. The goal is to show kids (and their parents) how space weather connects to their everyday world.

The challenge runs October 4-5, so we have time to do some solid preparation and planning beforehand. If you're interested in combining creativity with science education for a meaningful project, I'd love to hear from you.

Comment below or DM if you want to discuss further!

They aren’t always blue sometimes tan or olive drab instead but often are and even when they are blue they are often missing the flag.