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Former Astronaut Hosts ‘Space Cadets 4 Harris’ Fundraiser

“I worry about a future Trump administration that says we’re going to reduce our participation in international affairs and we’re going to look inwards,” he said. “That’s bad for exploration and bad for industry.”

Buy in: Grunsfield said he made the campaign aware of the event, but has not had any coordination beyond that and is not advising Harris on any space matters. Still, he said he hopes the fundraiser might help put space more on the campaign’s radar, especially given Harris’ position as chair of the National Space Council.

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NASA Stresses Responsible Use of AI In Town Hall

NASA leadership touted the benefits of using AI in a town hall meeting on Wednesday, but emphasized that the new tech will be used in a responsible way that won’t replace the space agency’s skilled workforce.