# al jazeera (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover al jazeera. Page: Feed: --- ## [Book Review: “A Heart for Space” by Eiman Jahangir](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/20/book-review-a-heart-for-space-by-eiman-jahangir/) _2026-08-20 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ I have lost track of the number of ‘how I became an astronaut’ biographies I have read. They all offer motivations, attempt to explain the inexplicable aspect of space, and \[…\] The post Book Review: “A Heart for Space” by Eiman Jahangir appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [NASA Rethinks Outreach](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/19/nasa-rethinks-outreach/) _2026-08-19 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ Keith’s note: It is good to see that Jared Isaacman thinks about reaching and involving citizens in all states and territories – not just a few. It is the only \[…\] The post NASA Rethinks Outreach appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [GAO To NASA: Your Action Items Are One Year Overdue](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/19/gao-to-nasa-your-action-items-are-one-year-overdue/) _2026-08-19 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ Keith’s note: According to GAO: “Dear Administrator Isaacman: The purpose of this letter is to call your personal attention to three areas where open recommendations to the National Aeronautics and \[…\] The post GAO To NASA: Your Action Items Are One Year Overdue appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [NASA 2026 Senior Class Yearbook Photo](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/18/nasa-2026-senior-class-yearbook-photo/) _2026-08-18 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ Keith’s note: Jared Isaacman posted a class picture of NASA leadership in front of his ride at a management retreat. They are all smiling. That’s a good sign in 2026 \[…\] The post NASA 2026 Senior Class Yearbook Photo appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [NASAWatch on DW: Ukraine Attacks On Russian Space Infrastructure](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/16/nasawatch-on-dw-ukraine-attacks-on-russian-space-infrastructure/) _2026-08-16 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ Keith s note: I was on Deutsche Welle overnight with space security policy analyst Peter Hays talking about Ukraine s attacks on Russian space facilities. \[Video\] The post NASAWatch on DW: Ukraine Attacks On Russian Space Infrastructure appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [The Impact Of War On Russian Space Activities](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/16/the-impact-of-war-on-russian-space-activities/) _2026-08-16 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ Keith s note: Ukraine attacked Russian Space facilities. Given their dual civilian/military use they are likely to be hit again. At what point does Russia s space efforts become affected i.e. its \[ \] The post The Impact Of War On Russian Space Activities appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [Artemis Accords, Space Apps, And Global Leadership](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/14/artemis-accords-space-apps-and-global-leadership/) _2026-08-14 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ Keith s note: This is baffling: NASA supports Space Apps Challenge with its amazing soft power projection (167 countries participated in 2025) but no linkage is made between it and Artemis \[ \] The post Artemis Accords, Space Apps, And Global Leadership appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [That Time We Searched For Life On Mars](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/14/that-time-we-searched-for-life-on-mars/) _2026-08-14 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ To mark the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Viking landings, the journal Astrobiology has published a dedicated special collection revisiting the mission that first and last attempted to directly measure cellular \[ \] The post That Time We Searched For Life On Mars appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [NASAWatch on Al Jazeera: Eclipse Update](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/12/nasawatch-on-al-jazeera-eclipse-update/) _2026-08-12 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ Keith s note: I was just on Al Jazeera talking about the solar eclipse. I made a reference to doing the same eclipse thing but differently: Astronaut Victor Glover s comment \[ \] The post NASAWatch on Al Jazeera: Eclipse Update appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [NASA Moonbase RFI Seeks Your Input](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/11/nasa-moonbase-rfi-seeks-your-input/) _2026-08-11 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ Keith s note: NASA just issued What can we learn about human health and performance from astronauts living and working on a Moon Base? : NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) is requesting \[ \] The post NASA Moonbase RFI Seeks Your Input appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HGmpZPyZmvNI) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [JPLers Fix VGER Out Among The Stars](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/10/jplers-fix-vger-out-among-the-stars/) _2026-08-10 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ Keith s note: according to NASA JPL: Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have successfully freed up power on Voyager 2, extending how long the spacecraft can continue to do science. \[ \] The post JPLers Fix VGER Out Among The Stars appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [Senate Bill Temporarily Blocks OMB Science Cuts](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/10/senate-bill-temporarily-blocks-omb-science-cuts/) _2026-08-10 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ Keith s note: According to Science magazine: The U.S. Senate early today approved a temporary spending bill that blocks the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from implementing proposed \[ \] The post Senate Bill Temporarily Blocks OMB Science Cuts appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [Budget Cut Impact On The Early Career Astrobiology Workforce](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/10/budget-cut-impact-on-the-early-career-astrobiology-workforce/) _2026-08-10 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ Keith s note: according to a recent survey of the Early Career Astrobiology Workforce \[ECR\], Results indicated that a majority of surveyed ECRs are concerned about their future careers (90 percent). \[ \] The post Budget Cut Impact On The Early Career Astrobiology Workforce appeared first on NASA Watch . ## [FAA Issues Commercial Space Waiver](https://nasawatch.com/2026/08/07/faa-issues-commercial-space-waiver/) _2026-08-07 · Keith Cowing · NASA Watch_ Keith s note: According to a new FAA Waiver: FAA proposes to amend its commercial space licensing regulations to streamline the licensing process and reduce regulatory burden for applicants. Specifically, FAA \[ \] The post FAA Issues Commercial Space Waiver appeared first on NASA Watch .