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NASA Astronaut, Crewmates Return to Earth After 197-Day Mission in Space December 20, 2018
Three members of the International Space Station’s Expedition 57 crew, including NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor, returned to Earth Thursday, safely landing at 12:02 a.m. EST (11:02 a.m. local time) in Kazakhstan.
NASA Administrator Statement on Passing of Rona Ramon December 17, 2018
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine about the passing of Rona Ramon, widow of Ilan Ramon:
Bettina Inclán Named to Head NASA Office of Communications December 17, 2018
Bettina Inclán has been named by Administrator Jim Bridenstine to be NASA’s Associate Administrator for Communications.
NASA Begins America’s New Moon to Mars Exploration Approach in 2018 December 17, 2018
NASA welcomed a new administrator, Jim Bridenstine, deputy administrator, Jim Morhard, and chief financial officer, Jeff DeWit, in 2018. Their focus is on firmly establishing the groundwork to send Americans back to the Moon sustainably, with plans to use the agency’s lunar experience to prepare to send astronauts to Mars.
NASA Sends CubeSats to Space on First Dedicated Launch with US Partner Rocket Lab December 17, 2018
A series of new CubeSats now are in space, conducting a variety of scientific investigations and technology demonstrations, following launch Sunday of Rocket Lab’s first mission for NASA under a Venture Class Launch Services (VCLS) contract.

SpaceNews

Aireon paying back Iridium with help from $200M loan January 16, 2019
Aireon said it signed the credit facility Dec. 21, and that it used the new funds to pay satellite operator Iridium $35 million before the end of 2018 for hosting its sensor payloads on the Iridium Next constellation. SpaceNews.com
Caleb Henry
SpaceX to shift Starship production from California to Texas January 16, 2019
Less than a week after laying off 10 percent of its employees, SpaceX said Jan. 16 that it plans to shift production of at least prototypes of its next-generation launch system from Los Angeles to Texas. SpaceNews.com
Jeff Foust
Defense intelligence report: China on steady pursuit of space capabilities to outmatch U.S. January 16, 2019
DIA report: U.S communications, reconnaissance, navigation and early warning satellites could be among the targets of China's counterspace weapons. SpaceNews.com
Sandra Erwin
Op-ed | NewSpace must be regulated January 16, 2019
Move fast and break things, the mantra of Silicon Valley startups, has now spread to the space sector with Swarm Technologies going as far as breaking the law. SpaceNews.com
Brian Berger
FIRST UP Satcom | Avio takes 10M euro loan • Iridium launches Certus • NanoAvionics opens UK office January 16, 2019
Italian rocket builder Avio is borrowing 10 million euros from the European Investment Bank. The funds will support new space propulsion technologies for Europe’s next-generation Vega C and Ariane 6 launchers, the company said. SpaceNews.com
Caleb Henry

Buzz Aldrin News

Apollo 50th Gala November 28, 2018
The People’s Moon August 7, 2018
Apollo Celebration Gala February 26, 2018

NASA Education

NASA, National Science Foundation Announce Support for White House STEM Engagement Plan December 4, 2018
NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF), in partnership with other federal agencies, have committed to a White House-led effort to strengthen education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Radio JOVE From NASA: Tuning In to Your Local Celestial Radio Show December 4, 2018
What does Jupiter sound like? If you had to take a guess, would you imagine the sharp staccato of popcorn popping? The slow static of waves reaching the shore? The universe is full of radio emissions, and all you need to hear them for yourself is a box the size of a DVD player.
Florida Students to Speak with First Cuban-American Astronaut on Space Station December 4, 2018
Elementary school students from Florida will talk live this week with the first Cuban-American astronaut to live and work aboard the International Space Station.
NASA Selects Universities for New Rapid Response Research Programs, Space Station Flight Opportunity November 15, 2018
Research looking into resources from the Moon and Mars, improving gene testing and creating technology for advanced missions to Venus are among several projects selected to receive awards from NASA's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).
New York Students to Speak with Astronaut Aboard Space Station November 13, 2018
NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor, currently orbiting Earth as part of the International Space Station’s Expedition 57 crew, will answer questions from students at New York’s University Prep Charter High School at 11:05 a.m. EST Friday, Nov. 16.