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science-tech25 days ago•12 min saved

A Century in Orbit: From Goddard’s 1926 Rocket to Private Spaceflight

100 years after Robert Goddard’s first liquid-fueled rocket in 1926, this piece traces a century of spaceflight—from early rockets and Sputnik to Apollo and the Space Shuttle—and the rise of private companies like SpaceX; it notes Artemis delays and China’s Moon plans as leadership shifts from government programs to a growing private sector, bringing both breakthroughs and ongoing challenges for the future of space exploration.

via The Conversation|

#goddard #nasa #rocket

space5 months ago•1 min saved

Goddard Executes Stealth Office Relocation

A NASA Goddard employee reports a covert office move at Building 36, with belongings packed and moved without prior notification, despite assurances that no moves would occur during the shutdown, leading to confusion and suspicion about management's communication.

via NASA Watch|

#goddard #nasa #office-move

space-and-government6 months ago•1 min saved

Goddard Prepares for Shutdown

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is preparing for a potential shutdown, with management instructing staff to limit meetings and avoid information leaks, while holding an on-site guidance session scheduled regardless of the shutdown status.

via NASA Watch|

#goddard #management #nasa

science6 months ago•2 min saved

NASA Goddard Starts Self-Disassembly

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is undergoing a rapid transformation, including disassembling parts of itself and consolidating operations at Greenbelt and Wallops campuses, with all moves to be completed by March 2026, to reduce costs and optimize facilities for future needs.

via NASA Watch|

#disassembly #goddard #greenbelt

space-and-government8 months ago•1 min saved

Goddard and Wallops Cease Snacks, Exercise, and Visitors

NASA plans to close several facilities at Goddard and Wallops, including cafeterias, visitor centers, and recreational services, starting October 1, 2025, amid ongoing building shutdown proposals, leading to concerns over morale and public access.

via NASA Watch|

#facility-closures #goddard #nasa