Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 29/05/2026This is remarkably bad for Blue Origin, and possibly even worse for NASA. arstechnica.com/space/2026/0...arstechnica.comThe most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in FloridaNew Glenn was due to play a starring role in NASA's Artemis Program. 65472144
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 27/02/2026NASA just made huge changes to the Artemis Program. arstechnica.com/staff/2026/0...arstechnica.comNASA shakes up its Artemis program to speed up lunar returnLaunching SLS every three and a half years or so is not a recipe for success." 1812540
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 13/02/2026I got a peek at Blue Origin’s new lunar plans. Here’s what I found: arstechnica.com/space/2026/0...arstechnica.comWhy is Bezos trolling Musk on X with turtle pics? Because he has a new Moon plan.It’s time to go back to the Moon—this time to stay." 6527
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 11/06/2025I went in-depth here on Bridgit Mendler and Northwood Space. There's a lot of bad news out there, but this is one of the most uplifting stories I've reported on in awhile. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comShe was a Disney star with platinum records, but Bridgit Mendler gave it up to change the world“The space industry has a ground bottleneck, and the problem is going to get worse.”… 39112
Reposted by Eric BergerGeoff Brumfiel @gbrumfiel.bsky.social · 03/06/2025NASA to end work in nuclear thermal and nuclear electric propulsion for deep space exploration. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comSome parts of Trump’s proposed budget for NASA are literally draconian“That’s exactly the kind of thing that NASA should be concentrating its resources on.”… 311533
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Major shakeup at NASA's premiere science facility. Effective June 1, Laurie Leshin is resigning as director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. 9778
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Scientists, would you consider the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer to be a success? Is the tracking layer upgrade worth it? If you don't want to comment publicly, feel free to message me instead. Not looking for on-the-record quotes. 4272
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Did you know that SpaceX asked the FBI to investigate the ULA sniper theory back in 2016? Until last week, I did not. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comSpaceX pushed “sniper” theory with the feds far more than is publicly known“It came out of nowhere, and it was really violent.”… 2614217
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Don Pettit wants to go back to space again. And you know what, he should. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comWhat’s it like to be 70 years old in space? “All those little aches and pains heal up.”“When the flight docs say I’m ready to go back, I’m ready to do it.”… 2818
Reposted by Eric BergerArs Technica @arstechnica.com · 21/04/2025Despite recent comments from the Secretary of Transportation, if Katy Perry wants to call herself an astronaut, there's no one who can tell her she's not.arstechnica.comTrump official to Katy Perry and Bezos’ fiancée: “You cannot identify as an astronaut”It turns out the FAA now takes no role in identifying who is an astronaut. 19628
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 21/04/2025Heavy rain after a long period of dry weather is so cathartic. 010
Reposted by Eric BergerJonathan McDowell @planet4589.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Soyuz MS-26 has begun its return to Earth, undocking from the ISS Rassvet module at about 2157:33 UTC Apr 19 with crewmembers Ovchinin, Vagner and Pettit 0532
Reposted by Eric BergerMatt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Losing 200 employees to early resignations with no sign of backfilling will be a detriment to public safety nationally. 37417
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 11/04/2025This really is an extinction level event for NASA's science programs. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comTrump White House budget proposal eviscerates science funding at NASA“This would decimate American leadership in space.”… 31415222
Reposted by Eric BergerMaria Varmazis @varmaz.is · 02/04/2025I love love love this shoutout to the Mission Control team from Wilmore here in this great @sciguyspace.bsky.social piece: arstechnica.com/space/2025/0... 0487
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 01/04/2025You probably won't believe how desperate Starliner's flight to the space station got last summer ... arstechnica.com/space/2025/0... 2227755
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 26/03/2025United Launch Alliance gets some great news: Vulcan is officially certified for national security launches. 41005
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 25/03/2025What’s going on with Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA? arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comMomentum seems to be building for Jared Isaacman to become NASA administrator“We believe that Jared Isaacman is uniquely qualified to lead NASA.”… 16503
Reposted by Eric BergerJonathan O'Callaghan @astrojonny.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Hi space people, I'm looking for non-NASA experts to comment on the MAV portion of Mars Sample Return, and why it's so challenging to take off from Mars. If that's you, or you know someone, do get in touch. jdaoca[at]gmail[dot]com Thanks! 31510
Reposted by Eric BergerSarah Hörst @planetdr.bsky.social · 24/03/2025NASA started terminating grants :( 24254117
Reposted by Eric BergerKevin M. Gill @kevinmgill.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Sol 1453 (tosol!) WATSON closeups of rock near the Mars Perseverance Rover. White balanced. flic.kr/p/2qTv2F3 flic.kr/p/2qTtR8Q 0526
Reposted by Eric BergerAndrew @nomadd.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Thank you to @sciguyspace.bsky.social for putting words to the “ick” I’ve been feeling about the language around bringing the Starliner astronauts home. arstechnica.com/space/2025/03/can-n…arstechnica.comCan NASA remain nonpartisan when basic spaceflight truths are shredded? - Ars Technica“Let’s bring them home NOW, Sir!”… 2614
Reposted by Eric BergerOliver Morton, Eater of Sun @eaterofsun.bsky.social · 21/03/2025A giant step back for womankind? On February 28th the main Artemis page at nasa. gov read as follows web.archive.org/web/20250313... 44819
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 19/03/2025You sit on a throne of lies. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comCan NASA remain nonpartisan when basic spaceflight truths are shredded?“Let’s bring them home NOW, Sir!”… 3733381
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Then they came for the Brookies ... arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comPopular program to promote women becoming aerospace engineers is at risk“Ten years ago this was embraced by everyone, and seen as a win-win for all.”… 57512
Reposted by Eric BergerJonathan O'Callaghan @astrojonny.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Somewhat ridiculously, Saturn now has 128 new moons, bring its total to 274. These are mostly tiny rocks, a few miles across, that orbit the planet backwards – but they might be evidence of a recent smashup in the planet's orbit. Story by me in The New York Times www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/s...nytimes.comSaturn Gains 128 New Moons, Bringing Its Total to 274 (Gift Article)The objects around the ringed planet are tiny, but some of them may have formed relatively recently in the solar system’s history. 1013735
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Now that's interesting, thanks for the insight. 1100
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 10/03/2025It has been an uncharacteristically messy start to the year for the world's leading spaceflight company, SpaceX. Why? arstechnica.com/uncategorize...arstechnica.comAfter years of acceleration, has SpaceX finally reached its speed limit?SpaceX has long had a hard-charging culture. Is it now charging too hard? 1817929
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 07/03/2025So long, Solar System. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comWhite House may seek to slash NASA’s science budget by 50 percent“It would be nothing short of an extinction-level event for space science.”… 2017659
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Albedo is nearing the launch of its first atmosphere-skimming satellite. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comHow low can you go? Firm near launch of atmosphere-skimming satellite.Flying closer to Earth delivers higher-resolution imagery, but there’s a catch. 2593
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 26/02/2025"We need an off-ramp for reliance on the SLS.” Quite the turn here from an influential voice in space policy. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comLong-time advocate of SLS rocket says it’s time to find an “off-ramp”“A revised Artemis campaign plan should be a high priority for the new NASA Administrator.”… 8536
Reposted by Eric BergerLoren Grush @lorengrush.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Spoke with Pam Melroy, NASA's former deputy administrator, about the claim that the agency was offered an earlier return of Butch and Suni from the International Space Station: “An offer to bring the crew home early, it never came to headquarters." www.bloomberg.com/news/article...bloomberg.comEx-NASA Leader Never Heard Musk Offer of Early Astronaut ReturnNASA’s top officials never received an offer from Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring home two US astronauts marooned in space earlier than planned, the agency’s former deputy administrator told Bloomberg. 318546
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 24/02/2025New NASA appointments. • JSC’s Vanessa Wyche named NASA’s acting Associate Administrator • Jackie Jester named Associate Administrator for Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at HQ • Kathy Koerner to retire, Lori Glaze to replace her as acting associate administrator for ESDM 3513
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 24/02/2025We are going to find a lot more asteroids like 2024 YR4, and that’s a good thing! arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comAsteroid 2024 YR4 is going to miss Earth, but the story doesn’t end there“The YR4 episode is just the beginning.”… 0796
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 20/02/2025In a remarkable statement Thursday, SpaceX founder Elon Musk said the International Space Station should be deorbited "as soon as possible." Here's what I think this all means. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comElon Musk recommends that the International Space Station be deorbited ASAP“There is very little incremental utility. Let’s go to Mars.”… 508219
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 19/02/2025Here's the story with more information on NASA's reprieve from cutting more than 1,000 employees today. 511037
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 18/02/2025I have confirmed this is true. NASA's probationary employees were not terminated today. No reason was given. 414815
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 18/02/2025I am hearing *unconfirmed* discussion that NASA was spared from today's probationary employee cuts at the 11th hour. Working to verify. 1220720
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 18/02/2025A dark and painful day at a space agency that brings so much light and joy to the world. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comBy the end of today, NASA’s workforce will be about 10 percent smallerA dark and painful day at a space agency that brings so much light and joy to the world. 1110928
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Humans to Mars is back on the menu for NASA. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comNASA nominee previews his vision for the agency: Mars, hard work, inspirationJared Isaacman says NASA should invest a “reasonable amount of resources” in Mars. 164912
Reposted by Eric Bergerjamelle @jamellebouie.net · 15/02/2025the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president 53019722321159
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Blue Mood. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comCiting too much “bureaucracy,” Blue Origin to cut 10 percent of its workforce“We grew and hired incredibly fast in the last few years.”… 4634
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Noctilucent clouds on Mars, as human eyes have never seen them before. Amazing. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comCuriosity spies stunning clouds at twilight on MarsThe noctilucent clouds only appear in some locations on Mars, near the equator. 0789
Eric Berger @sciguyspace.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Some news. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...arstechnica.comBoeing has informed its employees that NASA may cancel SLS contractsThe White House has not made a final decision yet on the large rocket. 1914134
