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Jackie Wattles

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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
We've worked on this project for months — excited to finally share it! [Note: The animations are not to scale, and details such as flight paths are simplified to give an illustrative overview of the mission design.] cnn.com/interactive/...
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Apollo's bold, unruly and controversial successor
A visual guide to the audacious moon-landing mission design that put SpaceX and NASA in the hot seat — and has experts worried the US could lose the new moon race.
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Ella Nilsen @ellanilsen.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Sources who spoke to @jackiewattles.bsky.social and me say they fear the sudden moves are part of an effort by the Trump’s administration to quietly gut the Maryland Goddard campus while the government remains unfunded — a claim denied by a NASA spokesperson. www.cnn.com/2025/11/04/s...
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NASA may be quietly gutting an iconic campus with what it calls strategic closures, workers fear | CNN
Buildings at Goddard’s Maryland campus are being emptied and padlocked, sources say. NASA leadership has pushed back against the concerns.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
NEW: Trump's decision to pull Jared Isaacman's nomination was the result of behind-the-scenes maneuvering: A top WH aide grew to dislike Elon Musk, and that aide lobbied for Isaacman's departure after Musk left Washington last week, a source familiar tells me. Read here: www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
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Live updates: The latest on Donald Trump’s presidency | CNN Politics
More uncertainty surrounds President Donald Trump’s tariffs as a new week begins. Meanwhile, the White House is ramping up its halting efforts to secure ceasefires in Gaza and Ukraine. Follow for live...
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
New in our coverage this morning: A former senior Biden White House official told me they were never made aware of an offer from Elon Musk or SpaceX to bring Butch and Suni home early. Read here: www.cnn.com/2025/03/18/s...
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus just addressed employees at a watch party in Houston. He cnfirmed the vehicle is intact, delivering data, generating power — but "not enough," hence Intuitive Machines' efforts to shut down certain components to save energy.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Coming to you live from an Intuitive Machines watch party in Houston for the IM-2 Athena landing. www.cnn.com/science/live...
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Just in -- email from NASA acting administrator Janet Petro to agency staff announces that Todd Ericson, mission director for Jared Isaacman's Polaris Dawn mission w/ SpaceX, is now a "senior advisor to the administrator" on NASA staff. No word yet on when Isaacman's confirmation hearings will be.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
NASA leadership is assessing how to respond to Elon Musk's email ultimatum. One email to SMD employees sent Saturday afternoon says it could be an “opportunity to showcase the great work we do in SMD.” This morning, the guidance was updated: wait to reply. Read more: www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
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Live updates: The latest on Donald Trump’s presidency | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is forging ahead with his government overhaul, with Elon Musk threatening dismissals for federal employees who don’t respond to a mass email. This week will also see Trump meet ...
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Just in -- House Dems on the science committee raise "deep alarm" over DOGE involvement at NASA, saying lack of transparency is "ominous and unacceptable" www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/s...
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House Democrats raise ‘deep alarm’ over potential DOGE conflict of interest at NASA | CNN
A new letter addressed to acting NASA chief Janet Petro calls out the space agency for failing to answer questions raised by lawmakers earlier this month.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
NEW: An email sent to NASA staff Friday afternoon asks workers to take “some inspiration from the spirit of the ‘Department of Government Efficiency" and “lean into this new opportunity to maximize efficiencies." www.cnn.com/2025/02/07/s...
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NASA staff asked to take ‘inspiration’ from DOGE as employees express concern | CNN
NASA’s acting administrator said in a Friday email to staff that employees should take an open-minded approach to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s efforts to gain efficiencies.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Since this story was published, the FAA said it has verified the report of Starship debris striking a car in South Caicos, causing "minor damage." www.cnn.com/2025/01/30/s...
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The most powerful rocket ever built exploded over a populated island. Residents are still dealing with the fallout | CNN
Following the explosive failure of the Starship megarocket’s January 16 test flight, residents of the British territory were left with debris-strewn roads and beaches.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
This note is from Dr. Tim Swindle of the U of A We asked for him to respond to the latest executive orders "We do not encourage and track diversity just because it is the fair thing to do, we do it because we want to provide NASA and aerospace corporations with the very best future workers we can"
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Curtis Szajkovics @curtis.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Shameless crosspost from Firefly Space on Twitter🧪: Blue Ghost's fluid and propulsion systems are now primed up! This bi-propellant priming distributes our fuel and oxidizer to the engines, getting them ready for our first burn in a couple days.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Here's our latest exchange with the FAA. Awaiting more details
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
When asked to clarify what constituted a “hazard area” and which locations were closed to air traffic during launch, the FAA said that its “investigation is ongoing” and “information is preliminary and subject to change.” Latest here: www.cnn.com/2025/01/17/s...
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Regulators are investigating reports of property damage from SpaceX Starship’s explosion | CNN
The FAA says it has grounded the Starship vehicle pending a mishap investigation, and it is working with the company to assess reports of property damage in Turks and Caicos.
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Michael Sheetz @michaelsheetz.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
SpaceX changed the language on its Starship flight seven statement, removing that debris fell "into the Atlantic Ocean within the predefined hazard areas."
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Michael Sheetz @michaelsheetz.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
If you're interested in learning more about how the FAA manages rockets and planes competing for limited airspace, I did a deep dive on this with @lesliejosephs.bsky.social: www.cnbc.com/2023/02/09/a...
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
SpaceX says Starship debris fell “into the Atlantic Ocean within the predefined hazard areas." But FAA told us that it activated a “Debris Response Area” after Starship exploded. Such a step is only taken if debris falls outside designated areas, according to the agency. 🤷‍♀️
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Idk about you guys but if I saw this while I was flying a plane, it would scare the ever-loving crap out of me...
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
What a ride. CNN has audio from air traffic controllers and pilots in the moments the SpaceX Starship debris rains down over the Caribbean. Listen to it here: www.cnn.com/science/live...
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Live updates: SpaceX Starship spacecraft is lost on 7th test flight | CNN
Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, pulled off a daring booster catch on its most ambitious test flight yet, but the spacecraft was lost. Follow for the latest news.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
It's so nice and refreshing to see centibillionaires burying the hatchet and really coming together under the common goal of dominating the universe.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Let's do this? Again? Maybe? www.cnn.com/science/live...
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn set for next launch attempt | CNN
After abruptly calling off its first launch attempt in the early hours of Monday morning, Blue Origin is now poised to try again. Follow the latest news.
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SpacePolicyOnline @spacepolicyonline.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Bljue Origin just put out a statement of limited utility saying they're not delaying their launch attempt overnight, but saying they might.
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Loren Grush @lorengrush.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Death by a thousand T-0 updates
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
It's go time for New Glenn (I think, I hope) www.cnn.com/science/live...
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Live updates: Blue Origin’s New Glenn to attempt maiden voyage | CNN
Blue Origin, the rocket company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is poised to launch its first orbital rocket. Follow for the latest news.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
A quick look at Blue Origin's New Glenn with insights from @chenryspace.bsky.social ahead of launch (....which we still don't really have a confirmed target date for, but whaddya gonna do.) www.cnn.com/2025/01/04/s...?
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New Glenn: How Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin aims to challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX | CNN
Nearly 25 years after Jeff Bezos founded Blue Origin, the company is finally poised to send its first rocket to orbit. New Glenn could lift off as early as next week.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
I spent the weekend cleaning out my grandparents' house in Dallas. They were "meticulous record keepers" — (euphemism for "they might be hoarders") — but then I found the front page of the Dallas Morning News from Jan. 29, 1986...and I've never been more grateful for their junk.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
LeoLabs confirmed that the Air Force satellite called DMSP-5D2 F14 broke apart in orbit today. They're currently tracking 20 new pieces of debris.
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Loren Grush @lorengrush.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
After lots of talk, SpaceX has officially set its share price at $185 in a new tender offer, valuing the company at around $350 billion. Company will purchase $1.25 billion of common stock, w/ @katieroof.bsky.social and Eric Johnson (who isn't on Blue Sky yet!) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Bezos just now at DealBook Summit: He was asked about Musk's proximity to Trump and whether that's concerning. "They're (SpaceX) certainly very good competitors, no doubt about that. I take at face value what has been said, which is that, you know, (Musk) is not going to use his political power...
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
I rallied up some recent tweets that reflect Jared Isaacman's long-held tone on politics. He's always wanted to be viewed as a "unifier." But as NASA chief, it's hard to imagine the agency can make any major decisions that won't elicit criticism/raise concerns about conflicts of interest.
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Tim Fernholz @timfernholz.com · 04/12/2024
- Will he divest from his companies, one of which is a defense contractor? - Will he continue to fund and fly his Polaris missions with SpaceX? - Will he recuse himself from decisions on SpaceX contracts? - Will every SpaceX competitor challenge awards because of his connection to the Musk?
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Just wanted to share this great report from my colleague on why Musk and Ramaswamy may be dead wrong about exactly how much power they have to slice regulations. www.cnn.com/2024/11/28/p...
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Musk and Ramaswamy think they have new power to cut federal regulations. Here’s why it’s not so simple | CNN Politics
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy intend to lean on two recent Supreme Court rulings that they argue will make it easier to tear up a multitude of federal regulations.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
I just saw Wicked, and I want to apologize in advance that I will not be able to talk about anything or anyone other than Cynthia Erivo for the next calendar year. See you all in 2026.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
What a day! The typical drama of covering a Starship launch out of South Texas has been exacerbated by the attendance of the president-elect. We're doing live updates here: www.cnn.com/science/live...
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SpaceX to launch massive Starship on its sixth test flight | CNN
SpaceX will launch Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, on its sixth test flight, including another daring “chopsticks” booster catch attempt. Follow for live updates.
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Jackie Wattles @jackiewattles.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
*taps mic* hello...I, um, haven't been on social media much in the past couple years. but I hear it's fun here! (where are my space people at?)
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