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Al Chen
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Ad ares et retro ~20 years sending stuff to Mars…TBD years trying to bring stuff back
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The 'F' key on my keyboard is failing. I guess this checks out given [gestures at everything].
Mars Sample Return is way to push forward towards Mars and accomplish important science without sacrificing our Moon plans.
The theme of Isaacman's hearing: we can do it all! The moon AND Mars. How with the budget we have? Well NASA has done the "near impossible," he says.
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Press conference happening now - sounds like Athena probably tipped on its side when it landed. Intuitive Machines is trying to get pictures from the lander and from orbit to figure out how it's lying, how much power it can get in its solar panels, and whether it can still do any science 🧪🔭
It seems like this is going to be a tough day for the NASA family, but happy fourth landiversary to the Mars 2020 team. Perhaps it's a reminder of what we can do together.
Honestly, the most dominant @Eagles team of my lifetime. #FlyEaglesFly
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Wear whatever team gear you want, but if you have an Eagles hat on you are obligated to Go Birds when called upon.

(Looking at you lady in Redondo Beach)
Here's a cleaner URL to share: giving.caltech.edu/areas-to-sup...

Thanks to everyone in advance!
I hope so too. Been trying to get an informal list going and have inquired with folks on this particular fund.
Although first responders were successful in keeping the fire from JPL, over 150 JPLers have lost their homes. Here’s link to the Caltech/JPL disaster relief fund if you’re so inclined: caltech.imodules.com/controls/ema...

Thanks for your support of our JPL family.
Satellite imagery captured by MAXAR showing the extent of the Eaton Fire in North Pasadena and Altadena.
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There is a flight spare RTG available.
Also there are existing plans for lunar infrastructure in the 2030s…
Cislunar reduces early year cost (and some versions reduces total cost) and gets back sooner in several scenarios.
Yeah, I figured I had to have it if it's the last one.
I might have snapped it up...
Also, curiosity doesn’t have a second u, but curious does. This always annoys me.
Yup, just getting going over here. 😛