Comments on: Steve and the generals http://www.spacepolitics.com/2009/02/27/steve-and-the-generals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=steve-and-the-generals Because sometimes the most important orbit is the Beltway... Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:35:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 By: Space Politics » Another NASA administrator candidate blocked? Maybe http://www.spacepolitics.com/2009/02/27/steve-and-the-generals/#comment-202321 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:57:24 +0000 http://www.spacepolitics.com/?p=2058#comment-202321 […] couple things to keep in mind here. One, while Isakowitz was designated the frontrunner when his name came up two weeks ago, there was no consensus if that was really the case—or even if he was really being seriously […]

]]> By: Blog | Storie spaziali » Blog Archive » Un candidato prudente http://www.spacepolitics.com/2009/02/27/steve-and-the-generals/#comment-195372 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:55:50 +0000 http://www.spacepolitics.com/?p=2058#comment-195372 […] in pole position. Non solo perché ce lo dice l’Orlando Sentinel (e in parte anche SpacePolitics) o per la sua indubbia competenza; ma sul ritiro degli shuttle, per esempio, ha espresso in […]

]]> By: Dave Huntsman http://www.spacepolitics.com/2009/02/27/steve-and-the-generals/#comment-194771 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:51:19 +0000 http://www.spacepolitics.com/?p=2058#comment-194771 I don’t really know enough about him to be sure, but what I’ve seen so far makes him sound a lot better than the other hopefuls. And he also sounds a lot more in line with how Obama has picked his other people.xx

That’s exactly how I’m feeling right now, word for word.

He kept Goldin in line, and wouldn’t have any qualms about doing the same with the same status quo.

sc220, just how did he do that? For example, the space shuttle and space station programs during that time were 110% controlled by George Abbey, who didn’t even consult Goldin on anything. Exactly what did Isakowitz do that kept Goldin in line? (Seriously, I’m asking).

]]> By: Jonathan Goff http://www.spacepolitics.com/2009/02/27/steve-and-the-generals/#comment-194547 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:18:14 +0000 http://www.spacepolitics.com/?p=2058#comment-194547 You can never be 100% sure about someone in advance, but Steve definitely sounds like one of the best names that’s been floated so far. On the one hand, he’s expressed an understanding that business as usual isn’t going to fly. And he’s got enough of a technical background (both inside NASA and in industry) that nobody can accuse him of not knowing his stuff. But he’s also got a business development, management, and accounting background….

Once again, I don’t really know enough about him to be sure, but what I’ve seen so far makes him sound a lot better than the other hopefuls. And he also sounds a lot more in line with how Obama has picked his other people.

I just wonder if the guy is crazy/masochistic enough to take the job if they offered it to him.

~Jon

]]> By: Major Tom http://www.spacepolitics.com/2009/02/27/steve-and-the-generals/#comment-194518 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:03:42 +0000 http://www.spacepolitics.com/?p=2058#comment-194518 “Isakowitz left with Steidle when Griffin took over.”

Actually, like Steidle, Isakowitz was pushed out of ESMD by Griffin. And just like Steidle, instead of taking reassignment, Isakowitz decided to leave the agency.

Here’s hoping that the Sentinel’s reporting is true and that Isakowitz makes it through the gauntlet. For reforming NASA’s human space flight programs, there is no better candidate.

FWIW…

]]> By: xyz http://www.spacepolitics.com/2009/02/27/steve-and-the-generals/#comment-194506 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:22:33 +0000 http://www.spacepolitics.com/?p=2058#comment-194506 Isakowitz left with Steidle when Griffin took over.

]]> By: SpaceMan http://www.spacepolitics.com/2009/02/27/steve-and-the-generals/#comment-194499 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:01:49 +0000 http://www.spacepolitics.com/?p=2058#comment-194499 Hmmmm, how interesting

]]> By: red http://www.spacepolitics.com/2009/02/27/steve-and-the-generals/#comment-194492 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:41:55 +0000 http://www.spacepolitics.com/?p=2058#comment-194492 Dr. Griffin was confirmed by the Senate as NASA Administrator on April 13, 2005. A few days earlier …

Profile: Steve Isakowitz – The View From the Inside
Space News – 04 April 2005

“Do you expect human exploration of the Moon to mirror the Apollo program?

No. We fully understand that if we’re going to meet the president’s mandate to be sustainable and affordable, we must do things differently. We’re looking at new concepts for exploration that require innovative human-rated designs leveraged by robotics capabilities. We also plan non-traditional efforts to tap into entrepreneurial ideas and possible new markets, much like we’ve seen in the recent X Prize award for Burt Rutan’s SpaceShipOne. Indeed, we just announced prizes for technology efforts as part of our Centennial Challenges program. This type of innovation will be a big part of my new job if we’re going to succeed.”

]]> By: sc220 http://www.spacepolitics.com/2009/02/27/steve-and-the-generals/#comment-194479 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:12:23 +0000 http://www.spacepolitics.com/?p=2058#comment-194479 Oh Lordy. What a twist this would be! So much for the spendthrift ways of the last 5 years. Steve was never a lover of grandiose hand-waving arguments. He is definitely the person needed to challenge the current direction, and has the knowledge to do so. Plus, he’s knows one heck of a lot about EELVs.

He kept Goldin in line, and wouldn’t have any qualms about doing the same with the same status quo.

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