Shana's-Blog
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Here is the list of entries for Shana's-Blog based on the selected criteria.
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Central America Trip
Jun 16, 2008 02:30:18 PM | Shana Dale
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- The purpose of the trip to Central America was to see first-hand the practical applications of NASA’s Earth science research and development.
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New NASA Website
Jun 14, 2008 04:05:26 PM | Shana Dale
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- I don't have a theme for this week's blog, just a collection of random thoughts. I would like to hear from you about issues/topics that you want discussed in the blog. Please send your thoughts in to website address (pls insert).
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The First 'A' in NASA
Nov 30, 2007 07:21:13 PM | Shana Dale
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- There is a fascinating new book out called America in Space: NASA's First 50 Years.
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Leadership Development
Jun 14, 2008 04:35:34 PM | Shana Dale
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- As NASA flies out the Shuttle and moves into the Constellation era, it is critically important that we, as an Agency, have the next generation of leaders prepared to face the challenges ahead of us. This next generation needs to be able to form internal and external partnerships, be skilled in communication, and know how to work collaboratively across programs, projects, and centers.
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STS-120
Jun 16, 2008 02:36:27 PM | Shana Dale
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- Last week, I was in Los Angeles and spoke at the Transforming Space conference organized by the California Space Authority.
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NASA and Small Business
Jun 14, 2008 04:49:17 PM | Shana Dale
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- In November 2006, NASA’s performance in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Small Business Procurement (SBP) Scorecard was rated “red” for current status and “red” for progress
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Launching into Space and Beyond
Jun 14, 2008 04:56:30 PM | Shana Dale
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- This week we launched Space Shuttle Discovery into orbit to conduct one of the most challenging and complex missions on the International Space Station (ISS).
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Asking Questions and More on Russia
Jun 16, 2008 02:41:18 PM | Shana Dale
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- Beginning with this posting, you will see that NASA employees can submit questions to me via the link below. I will be on the road for the next three weeks so bear with me as we try to get this started. Due to my time constraints, I may not get to every question, but I will make every effort to respond to as many as I can. We’ll also see how the flow goes – maybe there won’t be many questions and I’ll get to all of them.
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From Soyuz and Sputnik to Women in Aerospace
Jun 16, 2008 02:50:46 PM | Shana Dale
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- External events – Soyuz launch, Sputnik celebration, STS-118 crew in Washington DC, John Mather event, and Women in Aerospace awards – took place this week and last.
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Earth Science
Jun 14, 2008 06:37:16 PM | Shana Dale
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- When I talk with people outside the agency, they usually want to talk about human space flight and science, specifically our efforts to explore and understand the cosmos. What a lot of people don’t realize is that some of the agency’s most important and interesting work is focused right here on Earth.
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NASA’s 50th Anniversary
Jun 14, 2008 07:05:01 PM | Shana Dale
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- NASA was formed on October 1, 1958, and we will soon be kicking off our 50-year anniversary celebration.
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Wired NextFest 2007 and NASA Lecture Series
Jun 14, 2008 06:49:59 PM | Shana Dale
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- On Thursday, September 13, I spoke at the Wired/NextFest opening ceremony link to opening remarks) where I introduced Scott Kelly, Commander of the STS-118 Space Shuttle mission who then introduced the STS-118 crew.
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IEMP Gap Analysis
Jun 14, 2008 07:11:25 PM | Shana Dale
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- Last week and this week, I have been going into a fair amount of detail on subjects that will be fairly dry to many. These issues, though – financial management and IEMP – are some of the very important foundations for NASA.
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Financial Management
Jun 14, 2008 07:19:31 PM | Shana Dale
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- 2002 was the last year in which NASA's auditors were able to provide a “clean” opinion of the Agency's financial statements. 2003 was the year NASA implemented its integrated financial management system,
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Solar System Exploration
Jun 14, 2008 07:34:06 PM | Shana Dale
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- I participate in a Monday morning meeting every week with the Administrator, Associate Administrator, Chief of Staff, heads of Mission Directorates (Aeronautics, Exploration Systems, Science, Space Operations), and several others.
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Exploration Systems
Jun 14, 2008 07:39:37 PM | Shana Dale
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- On Thursday, August 23, I will be at Stennis Space Center for a groundbreaking ceremony for the A-3 test stand. The A-3 test stand is being built to test the J-2X, an Apollo-era liquid oxygen/liquid hydrogen engine, which will power the upper stages of Ares I and Ares V rockets.
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First Footprints and In the Shadow of the Moon
Jun 14, 2008 07:47:12 PM | Shana Dale
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- July 20 is an important date for NASA and for the world. On July 20, 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to step foot on the Moon.
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Information Technology Management
Jun 14, 2008 07:55:15 PM | Shana Dale
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- My posting on July 13 listed Information Technology (IT) management as one of NASA’s six cross-cutting strategies of mission support. IT Management ensures the Agency aligns information system investments with its mission needs; efficiently implements, operates and integrates its information systems; and appropriately assures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information within these systems...
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Supporting Missions
Jun 14, 2008 08:02:18 PM | Shana Dale
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- One of my responsibilities as Deputy Administrator is to lead the Agency in its mission support activities. Mission support offices provide the foundation for almost any type of organization in areas including: information technology, financial management, legal analysis, human resources, public affairs, property and facilities management, and security...
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International Cooperation
Jun 14, 2008 08:19:18 PM | Shana Dale
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- I have written about my recent trip to Germany, Italy, and Russia. Mike Griffin also just met with heads of several of our international partner agencies during the Paris Air Show. During his meeting with Dr. Keiji Tachikawa, the head of the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Mike signed a joint statement of intent...
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Budget Update and Travels
Jun 14, 2008 08:27:42 PM | Shana Dale
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- Update: NASA was funded at $17.459 billion; $150 million above the requested level. Blogging on my Colorado and Arizona Trips and the the Space Enterprise Council (SEC) of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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Why a Blog?
Jun 14, 2008 08:39:24 PM | Shana Dale
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- I am looking for a more direct way to communicate with people inside the Agency. There is so much that goes on at headquarters and I want to be able to pull the curtain back on at least some of it and also explain what is going on with new initiatives. I anticipate updating the blog every week –- I know, not as routine as many but it’s hard even to find time to eat lunch.
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Fiscal Year 2008 Appropriations
Jul 26, 2007 01:30:02 PM | Shana Dale
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- I was in Colorado and Arizona on June 17-20. I will write more about my meetings there in my next entry. I have been traveling quite a bit in the past few months and there is no sense that it will slow down any time soon. I think these trips are necessary, talking to people outside the beltway to see what their thoughts are about NASA and exploration...
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