Bob Jacobs
@bnjacobs.bsky.social
Retired NASA communications executive. Multimedia superfreak. Author. Former journalist. Explorers Club Fellow. National Press Club Member. Avatar picture is younger than I appear.
Today, #NASARemembers.
Spaceflight is an inherently dangerous endeavor—one where only mission success is acceptable. Things can and do go wrong. But when it matters most, failure is not an option. But when tragedy does occur, we owe it to those we’ve lost to ensure their sacrifice was not in vain.
Spaceflight is an inherently dangerous endeavor—one where only mission success is acceptable. Things can and do go wrong. But when it matters most, failure is not an option. But when tragedy does occur, we owe it to those we’ve lost to ensure their sacrifice was not in vain.
January 22, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Today, #NASARemembers.
Spaceflight is an inherently dangerous endeavor—one where only mission success is acceptable. Things can and do go wrong. But when it matters most, failure is not an option. But when tragedy does occur, we owe it to those we’ve lost to ensure their sacrifice was not in vain.
Spaceflight is an inherently dangerous endeavor—one where only mission success is acceptable. Things can and do go wrong. But when it matters most, failure is not an option. But when tragedy does occur, we owe it to those we’ve lost to ensure their sacrifice was not in vain.
Whether you love the vehicle or question it, there’s something undeniably stirring about watching a rocket bound for the Moon roll out to the pad. For a moment, the debates over budgets and priorities fall away, replaced by a shared focus on the mission itself: extending humanity’s reach.
January 20, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Whether you love the vehicle or question it, there’s something undeniably stirring about watching a rocket bound for the Moon roll out to the pad. For a moment, the debates over budgets and priorities fall away, replaced by a shared focus on the mission itself: extending humanity’s reach.
Each year I’m included I want to pinch myself and wonder what I would tell that wide-eyed child who was a fan in Nashville growing up. I’m honored.
January 1, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Each year I’m included I want to pinch myself and wonder what I would tell that wide-eyed child who was a fan in Nashville growing up. I’m honored.
Well, this wasn’t in the local forecast.
December 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Well, this wasn’t in the local forecast.
I normally ask for an aisle, but I’m hoping for a window seat this flight. Join me? #Artemis #WeAreGoing
December 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I normally ask for an aisle, but I’m hoping for a window seat this flight. Join me? #Artemis #WeAreGoing
Okay. I know the sky is not the limit because there are footprints on the Moon. Let’s add to them before someone else does.
November 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Okay. I know the sky is not the limit because there are footprints on the Moon. Let’s add to them before someone else does.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Happy birthday Charlie Duke. Few people embodied selfless dedication and service to our nation. Long after his official duty had ended, he continued to give generously of his time and talent. He never turned down a request and always met every ask with warmth & kindness, no matter the inconvenience.
October 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Happy birthday Charlie Duke. Few people embodied selfless dedication and service to our nation. Long after his official duty had ended, he continued to give generously of his time and talent. He never turned down a request and always met every ask with warmth & kindness, no matter the inconvenience.
I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jane Goodall. I was fortunate to interview her in Louisville in 1983, and even in that brief encounter, her dedication and sense of purpose were unmistakable.
October 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jane Goodall. I was fortunate to interview her in Louisville in 1983, and even in that brief encounter, her dedication and sense of purpose were unmistakable.
Happy belated birthday to our favorite aerospace beagle… from the nam of spacecraft to employee awards for safety (Silver Snoopy).
August 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Happy belated birthday to our favorite aerospace beagle… from the nam of spacecraft to employee awards for safety (Silver Snoopy).
Jim Lovell was a hero in space, but an even greater one at home—his love of family and belief in America’s future will shine on.
August 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Jim Lovell was a hero in space, but an even greater one at home—his love of family and belief in America’s future will shine on.
Someone knocking at the door;
Somebody ringing the bell;
Someone's knocking at the door;
Somebody's ringing the bell;
Do me a favor, open the door and let 'em in… 🤣
Somebody ringing the bell;
Someone's knocking at the door;
Somebody's ringing the bell;
Do me a favor, open the door and let 'em in… 🤣
Crew 11: With hatches now open, Cardman, Fincke, Yui and Platonov have floated into the space station to hugs and handshakes; traditional welcome aboard remarks are expected in about an hour
August 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Someone knocking at the door;
Somebody ringing the bell;
Someone's knocking at the door;
Somebody's ringing the bell;
Do me a favor, open the door and let 'em in… 🤣
Somebody ringing the bell;
Someone's knocking at the door;
Somebody's ringing the bell;
Do me a favor, open the door and let 'em in… 🤣
The crew has arrived at station an ready to go to work.
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-11 mission is made up of two U.S. astronauts, one from Japan and a Russian cosmonaut. They'll be aboard the International Space Station for six months conducting research.
SpaceX launches international crew to space station on 6-month NASA mission
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-11 mission is made up of two U.S. astronauts, one from Japan and a Russian cosmonaut. They'll be aboard the International Space Station for six months conducting research.
n.pr
August 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The crew has arrived at station an ready to go to work.
Thinking of Sen. John Glenn on his birthday. Here, I was escorting his lovely wife Annie at Neil Armstrong’s Ohio memorial.
July 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Thinking of Sen. John Glenn on his birthday. Here, I was escorting his lovely wife Annie at Neil Armstrong’s Ohio memorial.
The Secretary’s reaction…
July 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The Secretary’s reaction…
An update on agency leadership…
July 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
An update on agency leadership…
As I get ready for the DC fireworks, I’ll remember last night’s Navy Yard show after the Nats victory and forget about today’s loss.
July 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
As I get ready for the DC fireworks, I’ll remember last night’s Navy Yard show after the Nats victory and forget about today’s loss.
That’s why you test down here… so it doesn’t go bad up there. I bet they already have a good idea what happened. The one thing to remember about a solid rocket motor… when it lights, it’s lit. There’s no turning it off.
New SLS booster design suffers anomaly during test
A new version of the solid rocket booster being developed for the Space Launch System experienced an anomaly during a test firing in Utah June 26.
A new version of the solid rocket booster being developed for the Space Launch System experienced an anomaly during a test firing in Utah June 26.
New SLS booster design suffers anomaly during test
A new version of the solid rocket booster being developed for the Space Launch System experienced an anomaly during a test firing in Utah June 26.
spacenews.com
June 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
That’s why you test down here… so it doesn’t go bad up there. I bet they already have a good idea what happened. The one thing to remember about a solid rocket motor… when it lights, it’s lit. There’s no turning it off.
It would be nice if DC scooter riders, motorcycles, and even bicycles would stop lane splitting. Traffic laws apply to all of us, not just motor vehicles. Show me where it says, “If you’re delivering dinner, you can ignore the laws if you try to be careful.”
Motor Showing GIF
ALT: Motor Showing GIF
media.tenor.com
June 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
It would be nice if DC scooter riders, motorcycles, and even bicycles would stop lane splitting. Traffic laws apply to all of us, not just motor vehicles. Show me where it says, “If you’re delivering dinner, you can ignore the laws if you try to be careful.”
Happy 100th birthday to my favorite space mom, Dr. Maureen Robinson… June Lockhart.
June 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Happy 100th birthday to my favorite space mom, Dr. Maureen Robinson… June Lockhart.
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Another crazy video of the SpaceX Starship rocket explosion in Starbase, Texas. Video by NSF.
June 19, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Another crazy video of the SpaceX Starship rocket explosion in Starbase, Texas. Video by NSF.
Out for a walk and caught a turtle basking in the sun.
June 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Out for a walk and caught a turtle basking in the sun.
Just another Saturday for America’s space program.
June 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Just another Saturday for America’s space program.
Well, it’s not a slow weekend for NASA. I guess that break between Musk and the President ran deeper than publicly discussed.
Breaking news: Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s pick to be NASA administrator, has been told that his nomination will be rescinded, according to a person who has been briefed on it.
Jared Isaacman told his nomination as NASA administrator will be withdrawn
The billionaire entrepreneur has ties to SpaceX and Elon Musk.
wapo.st
May 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Well, it’s not a slow weekend for NASA. I guess that break between Musk and the President ran deeper than publicly discussed.