Comments on: Cautionary Words about NASA’s Future

By: ccp

ccp — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:05:29 +0000

PirateJohn: The universe created that image. : )

It’s the Horsehead Nebula (see credit in the credits at the bottom of the page). I did a little photoshopping to adjust the levels, but that’s it.

By: John the Pirate - Arrr!

John the Pirate - Arrr! — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:15:28 +0000

Good post, I like your writing style! I’ve added http://thespacewriter.com/wp/ to my feed reader, and will be reading your posts from now on. Just a quick question – did you design your header image yourself, or have it done professionally? If you had it done by a professional, who was it?

By: A Stern warning | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine

A Stern warning | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:05:01 +0000

[...] Tip o’ the space suit helmet to SpaceWriter. [...]

By: Tavi

Tavi — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:21:14 +0000

“I am hoping that a new administration and a morally courageous Congress and Senate can see their way clear to stop playing politics with NASA [...]”

I am hoping, too. I have confidence in the new administration, but I’m not so sure about the rest. We all have a responsibility to be more vocal, more demanding, that Congress and the Senate leave their personal agendas at the door and make those decisions that best address science.

As harsh as Mr. Stern may sound, it is this very candor that best serves NASA right now, as one “failed” administration leaves and a new one steps in.