http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blogrss/feed?blogName=JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog&format=rss&auth=false Postings on JSC Advanced Planning Office Blog en-us Sun, 26 May 2013 02:33:50 -0400 Sun, 26 May 2013 02:33:50 -0400 nasa-support@etouch.net http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1288374087915.html This week is the second TEDxNASA conference at the NASA/Langley Research Center (LRC). They have been leading the agency in creating these outstanding and innovative conferences to bring together various perspectives. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:18:56 -0400 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1288374087915.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1277524997454.html For those of us who will be able to carry on the dream of “boldly going where no one has gone before” let me offer the image above from Pat Rawlings. It is a perfect metaphor for the position that the agency currently finds itself and at the same time reminds us of the destination that the President asked us to reach in the mid 2035 time frame. Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:32:41 -0400 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1277524997454.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1274056022680.html "The difficulty lies, not in new ideas, but in escaping from the old ones.” Sun, 16 May 2010 18:30:49 -0400 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1274056022680.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1272654251721.html This week I had 4 different thoughts that I wanted to discuss and couldn’t decide which one to choose, but then realized that they were actually all connected. The connection actually lies in the title of a movie that my family experienced early in the week. “The Human Experience” Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:41:55 -0400 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1272654251721.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1269804306882.html Specifically for NASA the culture that ensures the safe return of our astronauts can hinder us from pushing the envelope and taking risks. By necessity we have been a culture of “Failure is not an Option” but now we are being asked to pursue initiatives where “Failure is a REQUIREMENT.” Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:27:46 -0400 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1269804306882.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1267987356079.html There is much talk about the lack of a destination and how we need one to inspire our future generations but I think there is much to be said about making science, technology, engineering and math fun. Watching this crowd I think more will be inspired by their achievement in making a robot that will go to the national competition than a Mars mission by the end of this decade. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 08:38:07 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1267987356079.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1266620662105.html As I watched the Winter Olympics this week I was struck with how it was a great metaphor for NASA and commercial space. I know it sounds like a stretch but let me explain. This week at the 13th Annual Federal Aviation Administration AST Space Transportation Conference, NASA’s Deputy Administrator, Lori Garver reiterated NASA’s commitment to transition access to Low Earth Orbit to the commercial community. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:18:24 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1266620662105.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1265391397525.html Ok, my turn. Everyone and their sister have given their spin on the new NASA budget and the views have covered the full spectrum of the death of Human Spaceflight to the birth of a new era and the rebirth of robotic exploration. But before I weigh in on the discussion I first would like to take my hat off to all of my friends and colleagues that have given so much of their lives, energy and passion to support the congressional and presidential direction of the previous administration. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:40:56 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1265391397525.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1264193765589.html But it got me thinking about how much is associated with NASA and how much is not known about the true technology that comes from NASA.Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:20:42 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1264193765589.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1262985386379.html Yes, I am one of those that believe that “To boldly go where no one has gone before” is sufficient reason to invest in the human exploration of space and yet I also believe that the exploration of space should be tied to a noble purpose. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:18:04 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1262985386379.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1261512737858.html Therefore when I look at 2010 I am excited by the change that is ahead of us. 2010 ends one era making room for the next generation of space vehicles. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:22:12 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1261512737858.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1259076578311.html Yet, as I read the Strategy for American Innovation I was struck with what missing from the strategy, NASA. Other government agencies including the National Institute of Health, Department of Energy, and DARPA are mentioned but NASA is not found anywhere in the strategy. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:35:53 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1259076578311.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1258077911835.html I know it isn't really a vision statement, but the one phrase that has stuck with me is "Creating the Future: One Giant Leap at a time." I really like the way it sums up the spirit of NASA and honors our past at the same time.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:07:44 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1258077911835.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1257168729437.html There is an interesting experiment happening at JSC. The basic question being addressed by this experiment is “what would happen if we could tap into the expertise of the 15,000 employees at JSC to solve any one of the difficult challenges that we are wrestling with?” Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:38:04 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1257168729437.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1246052456650.html The start of the Federation? Maybe or maybe the international crew currently on the International Space Station and the release of the movie this summer reminded me again of why I joined NASA 21 years ago. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:09:30 -0400 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1246052456650.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1239657174813.html My inspiration for getting into strategy development came from a Heinlein novel that a friend of mine recommended eight years ago. The story takes place on a thriving lunar society in the year 2076.Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:25:34 -0400 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1239657174813.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1235174436501.html I can't help but wonder about the parable of the tortoise and the hare. If you recall the tortoise repeated over and over again, "Slow and steady wins the race." Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:09:09 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1235174436501.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1233948646708.html What role should NASA play in enabling space commerce? For me, the benefit for NASA would be greater infrastructure that NASA could leverage as it explores beyond LEO. Fri, 6 Feb 2009 14:52:15 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1233948646708.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1229117521165.html LEO will be getting crowded and we could either choose to compete in a crowded LEO or lead the International team to explore beyond LEO. Mr. Coats, JSC Center Director, decided that consistent with the Agency vision, we should begin focusing our sights on leading the integrated International team, comprised of both government and private industry to extend human presence beyond LEO. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:40:29 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1229117521165.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1226512633416.html During the spring of 2008, quite a bit of activity had occurred that hint at a shift in the JSC community towards the Center Directors Vision. It has been exciting in so many arenas that I'm reminded of the line from the movie Princess Bride, where Mandy Patinkin tries to sum up the events that have transpired, "Let me 'splain.... No, there is too much. Let me sum up." So, to sum up...Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:56:43 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1226512633416.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1225287371914.html For many in my generation it was the Apollo program or Star Trek that sealed our future with NASA. For me it was the original voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:57:53 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1225287371914.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1224534632073.html At the heart of the Innovator's dilemma is the concept that the success achieved by organizations from their original innovations makes it difficult for it to be innovative and creative in the future. f we applied the dilemma to Human Space Exploration it would state that what made us successful over the fifty years has focused the realm of possibilities within the context of our experience.Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:04:04 -0500 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1224534632073.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1223049187106.html The desire of the Next Gen to make a difference and to be in the center of the activity is the same spirit that filled the Baby Boomer and Generation X community when they arrived at JSC. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 13:05:42 -0400 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1223049187106.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1222721887806.html Fifty years later and it is amazing how many still long for another space race. Yet, the International Space community is much more than just two super powers. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:58:08 -0400 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1222721887806.html http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1222448007164.html When asked about Commercial Space, one consultant from a company known for their scenario planning stated that he couldn't comment on their success, but he could state that the collective amount of discretionary funding available by the "New Space" community exceeds the NASA budget. With that amount of investment focused on one goal; it is only a matter of time before they are successful. So what are some of the investments being made outside of NASA?Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:53:27 -0400 http://wiki.nasa.gov:80/cm/blog/JSC%20Advanced%20Planning%20Office%20Blog/posts/post_1222448007164.html