What can Clayton Christensen’s Innovator’s Dilemma teach us about disruption across the space ecosystem? Read my thoughts in my latest Substack here: 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/bridging...

Careers are no longer linear and the space sector is no exception. I’m exploring cross-domain careers in the space sector and the lessons learnt from professionals who’ve built careers in the space between: open.substack.com/pub/bridging...

Careers are no longer linear and the space sector is no exception. I’m writing on cross-domain space careers & I’m looking for perspectives from those who’ve built careers “in the space between.” If that sounds like you please complete this short form: forms.gle/GPanHF8F6B2y... Thank you!

In this 2nd article of Bridging Orbits, I explore how space science is funded, including federal funding, a resurgence in space-based philanthropy, new funding models, and the evolving role of commercial space for science. substack.com/@harrietbret... Comments and feedback welcome!

Join us in person next Tuesday (Jan 20) for the UK-US Space Collaboration Symposium at @Caltech, an event to highlight existing UK-US space activities and provide inspiration for new missions that will build on this legacy of discovery. Register here: bit.ly/45aLSeQ

In an era of rapid transformation in space exploration, science, & tech, the importance of interdisciplinary conversations has never been greater. That’s why I’m launching Bridging Orbits: exploring the intersection of different space sectors. First article: open.substack.com/pub/bridging...

Our KISS Q3 2025 Newsletter is now out! Read the full newsletter to learn more about our upcoming lecture on 7/22 from @cfranken.bsky.social about the Carbon-I mission, get updates on recent KISS activities, celebrate the achievements of the KISS affiliates, and more 🚀: bit.ly/KISS-2025-Q3

Congratulations to our amazing KISS affiliates who graduated last week - let's meet some of the Class of 2025! kiss.caltech.edu/impact/2025_... A huge congratulations on behalf of KISS. We cannot wait to see you reach great new heights in the future!

Get a glimpse of how the Keck Institute for Space Studies is shaping the future of space exploration in our new teaser video. Full version coming later this year! 🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEm-...

Earlier in April we heard about how KISS continues to shape the future of space exploration, science, and technology at our inaugural KISS showcase event. The recording is now available on YouTube: youtu.be/PgS0GJjnr8o More information can be found here: kiss.caltech.edu/symposia/kis...

I’m so excited about the fantastic line up of studies @KISS_Caltech is supporting in 2025! You can read more here: kiss.caltech.edu/impact/2025_...

This Friday (Jan 31) at 2pm PT, The Caltech Science Exchange will host a public webinar discussing the environmental impacts of the LA fires & lessons learned from previous urban wildfires. Details: scienceexchange.caltech.edu/connect/fires-… In partnership with RSI, Linde Center & KISS

Well, big news. I am planning to move the Space Library to a new home. And I need some help - in 35 years I've never asked for funding, donations or subscriptions for my Space Report, to keep it independent, but now I need to raise some additional funds. www.gofundme.com/f/fund-jonat...

If you're wondering about ash and smoke and soot and what to do to start cleanup, here is a great explainer from Caltech atmospheric scientist Paul Wennberg @paulowennberg.bsky.social scienceexchange.caltech.edu/topics/susta...

JPL is one of NASA's major science and climate centers—home to the Mars rovers and 1000s of people. Firefighters held back the flames at JPL’s gates, but many of our coworkers lost their homes. Here’s a thread of their public GoFundMes if you can share & support however possible:

I'm looking forward to #AGU24 in a few weeks to connect with the @KISS_Caltech community & champion our study outputs. Will you be in DC Dec 10-12? Reach out to me directly or complete this short form to connect at AGU: forms.office.com/r/QTbLA3kR5R I hope to see you there!