NASA finally—and we really do mean it this time—has a full-time leader - Ars Technica

kept by eddie dec 18, 25

Jared Isaacman is confirmed as NASA administrator, facing challenges of budget cuts, workforce reductions, and competition with China in returning humans to the Moon.

Trump commits to Moon landing by 2028, followed by a lunar outpost two years later - Ars Technica
A Trump executive order commits NASA to landing humans on the Moon by 2028 and building a lunar outpost by 2030, while deprioritizing Mars and deep-space science.
also on Jared Isaacman, NASA, #us-government
The Engineer who invented the Mars Rover Suspension in his garage [video]
A video documentary details how engineer Don Bickler invented the Mars rover's rocker-bogie suspension in his garage, enabling robust off-road mobility on other planets.
also on Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA
How a Niche Technology Became a Choke Point for A.I.
Advanced chip packaging, critical for AI computing power, has increased US reliance on Taiwan, with political decisions affecting development efforts.
also on Trump Administration, #us-government
Elon Musk Relies on Gwynne Shotwell to Make SpaceX Soar - WSJ
The WSJ profiles Gwynne Shotwell's role managing crises like Musk's threat to decommission a spacecraft as SpaceX's IPO approaches.
also on NASA, #space, #leadership
Artemis II crew splashes down near San Diego after historic moon mission
The Artemis II crew splashed down off San Diego after a 10-day lunar flyby, marking the first crewed moon mission since Apollo.
also on NASA, #us-government