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Harriet Brettle @harriet-brettle.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I'm often asked for advice on space job applications - ready my latest SubStack with my top tips: bridgingorbits.substack.com/p/early-care... I'd love to hear from others - what stands out in an application to you? What advice would you give to potential applicants?

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Harriet Brettle @harriet-brettle.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🚀 We're hiring a paid summer intern @kiss-caltech.bsky.social Hands-on role in event support, impact analysis & website migration. Undergrad or grad students based in LA / can work in Pasadena this summer. Looking to hire ASAP: phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/ca... Caltechers apply through NextSteps

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Hiring KISS Summer Intern, Office of the Provost - Pasadena, CA

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Harriet Brettle @harriet-brettle.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

What can Clayton Christensen’s Innovator’s Dilemma teach us about disruption across the space ecosystem? Read my thoughts in my latest Substack here: 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/bridging...

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The Innovator’s Dilemma in Space

What Clayton Christensen’s framework can teach us about disruption across the space ecosystem

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Harriet Brettle @harriet-brettle.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Careers are no longer linear and the space sector is no exception. I’m exploring cross-domain careers in the space sector and the lessons learnt from professionals who’ve built careers in the space between: open.substack.com/pub/bridging...

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Careers in the Space Between

Exploring cross-domain careers and navigating transitions within the space ecosystem

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Harriet Brettle @harriet-brettle.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Careers are no longer linear and the space sector is no exception. I’m writing on cross-domain space careers & I’m looking for perspectives from those who’ve built careers “in the space between.” If that sounds like you please complete this short form: forms.gle/GPanHF8F6B2y... Thank you!

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Careers in the Space Between

Some of the most interesting space career journeys involve moves across academia, startups, government, policy, and commercial space, as well as those bringing expertise from outside the sector. I’m p...

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Harriet Brettle @harriet-brettle.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

In this 2nd article of Bridging Orbits, I explore how space science is funded, including federal funding, a resurgence in space-based philanthropy, new funding models, and the evolving role of commercial space for science. substack.com/@harrietbret... Comments and feedback welcome!

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Funding Space Science

Exploring federal funding, a resurgence in space-based philanthropy, new funding models, and the evolving role of commercial space for science.

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Keck Institute for Space Studies @kiss-caltech.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Join us in person next Tuesday (Jan 20) for the UK-US Space Collaboration Symposium at @Caltech, an event to highlight existing UK-US space activities and provide inspiration for new missions that will build on this legacy of discovery. Register here: bit.ly/45aLSeQ

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Harriet Brettle @harriet-brettle.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

In an era of rapid transformation in space exploration, science, & tech, the importance of interdisciplinary conversations has never been greater. That’s why I’m launching Bridging Orbits: exploring the intersection of different space sectors. First article: open.substack.com/pub/bridging...

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What Project Athena Signals for the Future of Space Science

Following Jared Isaacman's confirmation as NASA's Administrator

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Keck Institute for Space Studies @kiss-caltech.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Our KISS Q3 2025 Newsletter is now out! Read the full newsletter to learn more about our upcoming lecture on 7/22 from @cfranken.bsky.social about the Carbon-I mission, get updates on recent KISS activities, celebrate the achievements of the KISS affiliates, and more 🚀: bit.ly/KISS-2025-Q3

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KISS Quarterly Newsletter - Q3 2025

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Keck Institute for Space Studies @kiss-caltech.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Congratulations to our amazing KISS affiliates who graduated last week - let's meet some of the Class of 2025! kiss.caltech.edu/impact/2025_... A huge congratulations on behalf of KISS. We cannot wait to see you reach great new heights in the future!

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Keck Institute for Space Studies @kiss-caltech.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Get a glimpse of how the Keck Institute for Space Studies is shaping the future of space exploration in our new teaser video. Full version coming later this year! 🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEm-...

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Keck Institute for Space Studies: Shaping the Future of Space Exploration

YouTube video by caltech

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Keck Institute for Space Studies @kiss-caltech.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Earlier in April we heard about how KISS continues to shape the future of space exploration, science, and technology at our inaugural KISS showcase event. The recording is now available on YouTube: youtu.be/PgS0GJjnr8o More information can be found here: kiss.caltech.edu/symposia/kis...

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Harriet Brettle @harriet-brettle.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

This Friday (Jan 31) at 2pm PT, The Caltech Science Exchange will host a public webinar discussing the environmental impacts of the LA fires & lessons learned from previous urban wildfires. Details: scienceexchange.caltech.edu/connect/fires-… In partnership with RSI, Linde Center & KISS

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Jonathan McDowell @planet4589.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Well, big news. I am planning to move the Space Library to a new home. And I need some help - in 35 years I've never asked for funding, donations or subscriptions for my Space Report, to keep it independent, but now I need to raise some additional funds. www.gofundme.com/f/fund-jonat...

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Donate to Fund Jonathan's Space Report Library Transition, organized by Jonathan McDowell

For 35 years I've been sharing information about space exploration w… Jonathan McDowell needs your support for Fund Jonathan's Space Report Library Transition

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Mike Brown @plutokiller.com · 16/01/2025

If you're wondering about ash and smoke and soot and what to do to start cleanup, here is a great explainer from Caltech atmospheric scientist Paul Wennberg @paulowennberg.bsky.social scienceexchange.caltech.edu/topics/susta...

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Ask a Caltech Expert: Paul Wennberg on Environmental Hazards of Smoke

Paul Wennberg discusses the air quality following the 2025 California fires and how to clean homes downwind of the fires.

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Julia Milton @yuliamilton.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

JPL is one of NASA's major science and climate centers—home to the Mars rovers and 1000s of people. Firefighters held back the flames at JPL’s gates, but many of our coworkers lost their homes. Here’s a thread of their public GoFundMes if you can share & support however possible:

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Harriet Brettle @harriet-brettle.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I'm looking forward to #AGU24 in a few weeks to connect with the @KISS_Caltech community & champion our study outputs. Will you be in DC Dec 10-12? Reach out to me directly or complete this short form to connect at AGU: forms.office.com/r/QTbLA3kR5R I hope to see you there!

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