Welcome!
Why do we explore space? Why is NASA going back to the moon?
...Why should I even care?
My name is Garret and I'm a NASA engineer.
-- Hiiii Garret. Nice to meet you!
Thank you. I've come here to the Spaceaholics Anonymous meeting today to talk about the state of NASA. Of space exploration. Of why exploring space should matter in today's world- a world already facing challenges of terrorism, expanding globalization, climate change, poverty, energy dependence and an endless list of others.
This isn't all about me talking about my views. This is an exploration. Its about what we as a people want out of our world's space exploration programs. I'll talk about NASA because that's where I'm coming from, but NASA is only a part of the big picture. The exploration of space in the coming years will be a collaborative initiative undertaken by an entire species, not just one nation, nor one space agency.
Do you know why NASA is sending people to the moon? Is it justified? Are you a teacher and want to get your students talking about space? If NASA is off-course, do you want to be a part of the solution that re-directs it?
By some stroke of luck, NASA senior leadership has asked a me and the rest of a team of young NASA engineers and policy makers about our opinions of the space program and what the new generation of people in the general public think about what we're doing. We want to know what you think. We want hear your ideas. We want you to be a part of this.
With a little help, you may just be able to change the world.
The purpose of this blog is to engage the world in the NASA discussion, because I believe NASA is in a unique position to lead the world in collaborating on space exploration.
--Oh, this sounds great! So where can I start?
Well read on, kind reader, and let your voice be heard!
...Why should I even care?
My name is Garret and I'm a NASA engineer.
-- Hiiii Garret. Nice to meet you!
Thank you. I've come here to the Spaceaholics Anonymous meeting today to talk about the state of NASA. Of space exploration. Of why exploring space should matter in today's world- a world already facing challenges of terrorism, expanding globalization, climate change, poverty, energy dependence and an endless list of others.
This isn't all about me talking about my views. This is an exploration. Its about what we as a people want out of our world's space exploration programs. I'll talk about NASA because that's where I'm coming from, but NASA is only a part of the big picture. The exploration of space in the coming years will be a collaborative initiative undertaken by an entire species, not just one nation, nor one space agency.
Do you know why NASA is sending people to the moon? Is it justified? Are you a teacher and want to get your students talking about space? If NASA is off-course, do you want to be a part of the solution that re-directs it?
By some stroke of luck, NASA senior leadership has asked a me and the rest of a team of young NASA engineers and policy makers about our opinions of the space program and what the new generation of people in the general public think about what we're doing. We want to know what you think. We want hear your ideas. We want you to be a part of this.
With a little help, you may just be able to change the world.
The purpose of this blog is to engage the world in the NASA discussion, because I believe NASA is in a unique position to lead the world in collaborating on space exploration.
--Oh, this sounds great! So where can I start?
Well read on, kind reader, and let your voice be heard!
