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.
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.
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.
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…
I used to include this photo in budget presentations for Communications, partially tongue-in-cheek. The office was never funded properly, but we were creative. I’m not sure how they do it now. There’s no fat left to trim. There could be real amputations.
July 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I used to include this photo in budget presentations for Communications, partially tongue-in-cheek. The office was never funded properly, but we were creative. I’m not sure how they do it now. There’s no fat left to trim. There could be real amputations.
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.
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.
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.
It’s not just about cookouts and sales at the mall. The freedoms we enjoy were purchased at great cost. Remember and honor Memorial Day.
May 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It’s not just about cookouts and sales at the mall. The freedoms we enjoy were purchased at great cost. Remember and honor Memorial Day.
Can’t imagine what I’m doing in SE DC tonight ⚾️🏟️
May 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Can’t imagine what I’m doing in SE DC tonight ⚾️🏟️
A terrific discussion. Thank you for the invite NAB and NASA.
April 7, 2025 at 2:27 AM
A terrific discussion. Thank you for the invite NAB and NASA.
Just finished the NAB panel on NASA+ and video on the Moon.
April 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Just finished the NAB panel on NASA+ and video on the Moon.
If only he was performing again…
April 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
If only he was performing again…
Remember the date. In my 25 years at NASA, I refused to allow pranks. Why? They always backfire. And you are not as funny as you think. Yes, you’re the life of the staff meetings, but that does not translate to risking the agency’s reputation. I don’t know what they do now.
April 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Remember the date. In my 25 years at NASA, I refused to allow pranks. Why? They always backfire. And you are not as funny as you think. Yes, you’re the life of the staff meetings, but that does not translate to risking the agency’s reputation. I don’t know what they do now.
Did I die and get reincarnated in Thailand? Bicycles and mopeds and scooters violating every traffic law, red lights, and splitting lanes. And if someone is killed, watch them blame the vehicle driver🤬
April 1, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Did I die and get reincarnated in Thailand? Bicycles and mopeds and scooters violating every traffic law, red lights, and splitting lanes. And if someone is killed, watch them blame the vehicle driver🤬
Best birthday wishes to friend and American hero Jim Lovell. Do you really need to say more?
March 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Best birthday wishes to friend and American hero Jim Lovell. Do you really need to say more?
My best birthday wishes go out to friend and NASA supporter @williamshatner.bsky.social. Here I had the honor of presenting Bill the agency’s highest honor, the Distinguished Public Service Medal, about eight years ago. Here’s to more adventures around the sun.
March 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
My best birthday wishes go out to friend and NASA supporter @williamshatner.bsky.social. Here I had the honor of presenting Bill the agency’s highest honor, the Distinguished Public Service Medal, about eight years ago. Here’s to more adventures around the sun.
Ready for the (space) prom.
March 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Ready for the (space) prom.