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Isaacman did an interview on the conservative RUTHLESS podcast.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD69...
It's at the end of a long segment that's mostly (more than an hour) about Iran and political topics, but the last 20 minutes are Isaacman talking primarily but not entirely about the Moon. Interesting.

Anderson Breezes Through Senate Nomination Hearing to be NASA Deputy Administrator spacepolicyonline.com/news/anderso...

Glad to see this topic getting attention. Hopefully humanity won't clog cislunar space with trash, too.

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Lawsuit Filed Over Goddard Library Closure A lawsuit was filed on 19 February in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Lawsuit Filed Over Goddard Library Closure
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SWF submitted comments to the FCC’s Space Modernization for the 21st Century NPRM, addressing VTSS licensing, data-sharing and reporting, and orbital debris certification—supporting innovation while emphasizing safety and sustainability.
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Following today's nomination hearing for Matt Anderson to be NASA Deputy Admin, the Senate Commerce Cmte will vote on his nomination (and several others) next Thursday, Mar 12, at approx 11:30 am ET. It's in the Capitol (S-216) so likely not livestreamed.

Senate Committee Clears New NASA Authorization Bill, Calls for Moon Base spacepolicyonline.com/news/senate-...

Commerce Committee Advances NASA Reauthorization Act and Weather Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation unanimously advanced two bipartisan measures: the NASA Authorization Act of 2026 and the Weather Research a...

There were quite a few changes to the Senate Commerce NASA Auth bill compared to the draft that was circulating last week, plus the amendments adopted today.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/3/comme...

As a side note, Senators Cruz and Cantwell thanked Dave Turner for all his hard work. The cmte's Democratic space staffer, Dave's retiring at the end of the week. We worked together at CRS at the very beginning of his career. Can it possibly be that long ago??? Congrats, Dave!

Senate Commerce approved an amended version of the NASA Auth Act. There was a quite a long list of approved amendments with no discussion so will have to wait to see the text. Also, Sen Sheehy (R-MT) listed more changes he wants, but will pursue as the legislation proceeds.

Isaacman’s “NASA Force” Envisions Term-Limited Industry Positions in NASA spacepolicyonline.com/news/isaacma...

This NASA press release is the first time I've seen them say explicity that EUS and ML-2 are no longer part of the plan. It was implied before, but not stated.
www.nasa.gov/directorates...

Russia Completes Repairs to Site 31, Next Cargo Launch on March 22 spacepolicyonline.com/news/russia-...

NASA Repairs Upper Stage Helium Flow, Preps Continue Ahead of Rollout - NASA With NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft in the Vehicle Assembly Building at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,

Artemis II update: engineers determined that a quick disconnect seal obstructed the flow of helium in the ICPS upper stage. Repairs have been made and are now being validated. They're also replacing batteries, and a seal on the core stage LOX line.
www.nasa.gov/blogs/missio...

NASA, JAXA to Cover HTV-X1 Spacecraft Departure from Space Station - NASA On Thursday, March 5, flight controllers will use the space station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm to detach HTV-X1 from the Harmony module’s Earth-facing port on

JAXA's HTV-X1 cargo ship will depart ISS on Friday, Mar 6, 12:00 pm ET. NASA coverage begins 11:45 am ET. (Canadarm2 will unberth it the day before. No live coverage of that, only of the release on Friday.) It'll remain in orbit for several months doing sci exp. www.nasa.gov/news-release...

What’s Happening in Space Policy March 1-7, 2026 spacepolicyonline.com/news/whats-h...

NASA Makes a “Course Correction” for the Artemis Program spacepolicyonline.com/news/nasa-ma...

NASA press release on major changes NASA is making to Artemis campaign.
www.nasa.gov/news-release...

Isaacman: need greater launch cadence, akin to Mercury/Gemini/Apollo.
Will launch Artemis III in mid-2027 with different profile -- earth orbit rendezvous with one or both HLSs to test integrated ops, test spacesuits in space. And we'll preserve two lunar landing ops in 2028.

Artemis Update (Feb. 27, 2026) YouTube video by NASA

NASA news conf on "Next Steps for Artemis Campaign" should start in about 5 minutes. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCbQ...

NASA Safety Panel Warns of “High Risk” for Artemis III spacepolicyonline.com/news/nasa-sa...

Two Top NASA Spaceflight Leaders Replaced spacepolicyonline.com/news/two-top...

Senate Commerce will hold a nomination hrg for Matt Anderson to the NASA Deputy Admin (and one other non-NASA nominee) on Thursday, March 5, 10:00 am ET. Webcast.

NASA tells me Steve Stich will remain at NASA and work on the HLS program.
They also say the Acting positions are effective *immediately* and they're updating the press release to make that clear.

NASA Names Acting Leaders for Two Key Human Spaceflight Roles - NASA On Thursday, NASA announced Joel Montalbano will serve as the acting associate administrator for the Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD) at

As reported yesterday, Ken Bowersox is retiring. Effective Match 6. NASA says his deputy (and fmr ISS prog mgr) Joel Montalbano will be acting head of SOMD. NASA also says Dana Hutcherson will be acting head of cmrcl crew, but is silent on where Steve Stich is going. www.nasa.gov/news-release...

NASA Invites Media to Discuss Next Steps for Artemis Campaign - NASA With rollback of NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building complete, the agency will host a

NASA will hold a news conference tomorrow, Friday, Feb 27, at 10:00 am ET at KSC to discuss next steps for the Artemis II campaign. Watch on YouTube.
www.nasa.gov/news-release...

NASA Artemis II Rocket Returns for Repairs The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis II mission arrived at the Vehicle Assembly Building from Launch Pad 39B at approximately 8 p.m. EST Feb. 25, at NASA’s Kenn...

SLS/Orion arrived back inside the VAB about 8:00 pm ET.
www.nasa.gov/blogs/missio...