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Prof and Director ETHZ|Space. Explorer, Innovator, Speaker, Searcher. NASA’s Former and Longest Continually Serving Head of Science.
Jan 19, 2023 4 tweets 2 min read
It is remarkable to me how little attention this has gotten in the broad @NASAEarth science and tech communities thus far. A decision needs to be made about the importance of that priority. Yes, it is critical for NASA to adjust their approach and find solutions within budget constraints. Novel commercial approaches sometimes offer more science/dollar than traditionally built missions.
Nov 16, 2022 7 tweets 5 min read
What #NASAScience will we learn from #Artemis I?

Here’s a breakdown: ⬇️ NASA’s Space Launch System ... The goal of the @NASAArtemis I mission is to test the flight of the @NASA_SLS rocket & @NASA_Orion – the spacecraft that will carry humans to the lunar surface. Through this test we can ensure the safety of a crewed second mission.
Mar 1, 2022 9 tweets 9 min read
From landing on Mars to launching the powerful @NASAWebb, it’s hard to beat the monumental achievements we’ve had this past year. But in #NASAScience our momentum doesn’t just stop, it keeps going! Here are 10 things I look forward to in science this year: go.nasa.gov/3IGw868 ImageImageImageImage #1: First Images of @NASAWebb
Soon we will #UnfoldTheUniverse, looking to the first stars and galaxies formed over 13.5 billion years ago. I am so excited to see what this powerful telescope will uncover about our universe this year.