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Harriet Brettle

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Exec Director at the Keck Institute for Space Studies πŸš€πŸͺπŸ”­πŸ›°οΈ

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Careers in the Space Between Some of the most interesting space career journeys involve moves across academia, startups, government, policy, and commercial space, as well as those bringing expertise from outside the sector. I’m p...

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 β€œin the space between.”
If that sounds like you please complete this short form: forms.gle/GPanHF8F6B2y...
Thank you!

24.02.2026 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Funding Space Science Exploring federal funding, a resurgence in space-based philanthropy, new funding models, and the evolving role of commercial space for science.

In this 2nd article ofΒ Bridging Orbits,Β 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!

20.02.2026 05:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

13.01.2026 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Project Athena Signals for the Future of Space Science Following Jared Isaacman's confirmation as NASA's Administrator

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...

05.01.2026 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
KISS Quarterly Newsletter - Q3 2025

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 πŸš€:
bit.ly/KISS-2025-Q3

08.07.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

20.06.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Keck Institute for Space Studies: Shaping the Future of Space Exploration
YouTube video by caltech Keck Institute for Space Studies: Shaping the Future of Space Exploration

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!

πŸŽ₯ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEm-...

19.05.2025 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

30.04.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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_...

21.02.2025 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

28.01.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Fund Jonathan's Space Report Library Transition, organized by Jonathan McDowell For 35 years I've been sharing information about space exploration w… Jonathan McDowell needs your support for Fund Jonathan's Space Report Library Transition

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...

22.01.2025 05:33 β€” πŸ‘ 458    πŸ” 227    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 39
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Ask a Caltech Expert: Paul Wennberg on Environmental Hazards of Smoke Paul Wennberg discusses the air quality following the 2025 California fires and how to clean homes downwind of the fires.

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...

16.01.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 105    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5
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JPL is one of NASA's major science and climate centersβ€”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:

10.01.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 933    πŸ” 385    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 31
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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!

26.11.2024 05:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0