What? Not ANOTHER ISS program PAO cutback??? First the daily on-orbit status reports
They would rather spend money on apps and video games for space and that's the sad fact.
First the daily on-orbit status reports
Has anyone received a reply with the reasoning?Quote from: Space Pete on 03/11/2014 12:52 amFirst the daily on-orbit status reportsDouble-checked and I'm still getting these - you had me worried http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2014/03/10/iss-daily-summary-report-031014/
I suggest that anyone who is disturbed by this contact their representatives in the House and Senate.
Just sent my impassioned email to Ms. Price.Has anyone heard anything back, or any specific information on WHY?
QuoteHas anyone heard anything back, or any specific information on WHY?How would feel about the programs being given to a Yahoo or Google "commercial" type company to operate?
Has anyone heard anything back, or any specific information on WHY?
Price, Jennifer B Email [email protected] 281.244.5872
Ian,Thank you soooo much for this wonderful reply. We do not have metrics to prove that we have a viable user group out there. While our original owners can no longer support us we have a prospective supporter who asked us to put the message to the impending shutdown to see who cares. I will add your reply to the wonderful feedback we are receiving. I hope that such strong responses as yours will impress the prospective taker to pick up the project. I will let you know the outcome. CheersJennifer
From: [email protected]Subject: Re: ISS Live Web SiteDavid,Thank you so very much for this absolute powerful response. Our primary owner can no longer support but we have a prospective taker. Because we don't have metrics to prove we have a solid user base, he needs to know that keeping the site up is worth his investment as compared with his other investment choices. Since Tuesday our user community has finally responded with powerful feedback. However your feedback is unique as you have clarified that we don't just have teachers and kids following. This coming week is critical and your response just may be the comment that secures our future. I will let you know the results. CheersJSent from my iPhone
On Mar 14, 2014, at 11:47 PM, "David Sobin" <[email protected]> wrote:Jennifer,Say it isn’t so!I love ISS live! I was glued to it during the failure and repair of the cooling pump. I could watch the whole thing unfold like I was in Mission Control.I’m not a school kid, if that’s your target audience. I’m the CEO of a wireless Internet company. On the other hand, perhaps I’m part of your target demographic since I pay a boatload of taxes and I’m a strong NASA supporter. I’m a big STEM proponent, and I’m on the Board of Directors of the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering Alumni Association. We actively try to get kids to think STEM for their career. I direct interested kids to ISS live to help them get more involved in space.ISS live is a great site. How much can it cost to keep it going? It’s already up and running and the data requirements seem modest.Anyway, I hope NASA will reconsider and keep ISS Live around.If you have any questions for me, feel free to ask.David