NASA Can No Longer Afford Public Outreach

One of the most lasting memories of my husband’s childhood was his obsession with space. This is nothing new, really. Lots of kids like space. This shouldn’t be a surprise. The thing is, it may be common, but a love of space never feels common. On the contrary, it feels special and grand. Sure, there […]
One of the most lasting memories of my husband’s childhood was his obsession with space. This is nothing new, really. Lots of kids like space. This shouldn’t be a surprise. The thing is, it may be common, but a love of space never feels common. On the contrary, it feels special and grand. Sure, there are millions of other people who share that love, maybe billions, but compared to the universe, that’s still a pretty exclusive club. So is just being from Earth. While he may have found out that space is one of the most fascinating things (or combination of things) ever on his own, the catalyst for this revelation in him was when his school was visited by an astronaut. He doesn’t even remember his name, but remembers him talking about going up on the shuttle, doing experiments you can’t do on Earth, how we can one day start exploring again. Unfortunately, more kids will not have the same opportunity he did. Due to the Sequester, NASA is having to cut all of their public outreach. No more school visits and informational websites, no more videos, no more attempts to promote work in STEM fields. All gone in an instant. How does this make you feel? Please comment below.

No More Blue Angels Zooming Through Annapolis Skies

Yes, it appears that sequester is unavoidable.  According to the Department of the Navy press release we won’t be marveling at the flight of Blue Angels above our heads.  If you are one of those who seen them fly, consider yourself lucky.  It won’t be happening for a while. Among other things, he release says the […]
Sequester results: No More Appearances by Blue Anges
Yes, it appears that sequester is unavoidable.  According to the Department of the Navy press release we won’t be marveling at the flight of Blue Angels above our heads.  If you are one of those who seen them fly, consider yourself lucky.  It won’t be happening for a while. Among other things, he release says the Navy plans to shut down Carrier Air Wing Two in April. The air wing is based California, but one of the squadrons VFA-34  is based at Oceana. The Navy also intends to cancel four appearances by the Blue Angels. The Navy will cancel or defer the deployment of up to six ships throughout the month April. The Navy will also defer USNS Comfort’s humanitarian deployment to Central and South America. The USNS Comfort just came into Naval Station Norfolk on Friday. The Navy press release states these actions are being taken to “preserve support for those forces stationed overseas and currently forward-deployed. “We made these choices careful while trying to preserve the ability to reverse or quickly restore negative effects if and when funding is restored.” Find out more http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2013/03/02/department-of-the-navy-response-to-sequestration/
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