James Burk

@exploreplanets Congratulations! Looking forward to working with you

Meet our new CEO Jenn Vaughn.👏  This week on Planetary Radio, host Sarah Al-Ahmed sits down with outgoing CEO Bill Nye and incoming CEO Jennifer Vaughn — formerly the COO — for a candid conversation about The Planetary Society's long-planned leadership transition. planetary.org/planetary-radi…

Abandoning Mars Could be Elon Musk’s Biggest Mistake [R.Zubrin Op-Ed] mailchi.mp/marssociety/20…

@rookisaacman @POTUS @tedcruz congratulations. You have our support.

Well it is official now.. I want to again express my sincere appreciation to President Donald J. Trump @POTUS for nominating me to lead NASA, and to the United States Senate--and Chairman Cruz @tedcruz - for their diligence and fairness throughout the confirmation process. I am grateful to Secretary Duffy @SecDuffy for his leadership as Acting Administrator during this transition, and to my wife Monica, my family, my friend Senator Sheehy @TimSheehyMT and everyone who offered their support along the way. As I step into this role, I make these personal commitments: – Mission: I will champion the bold objectives of human space exploration, scientific discovery, and a thriving orbital economy that ensures America’s leadership in space. We will never again give up our capabilities to reach for the stars, and we will never settle for second place. – Integrity: I will serve responsibly, transparently, and without personal gain, covering every cost I am legally permitted to, and fully adhering to my ethics agreement. My loyalty is to my country, my President, and the space agency that has inspired me since I was a child. – Urgency: I will intensely focus the agency on achieving the near-impossible, the very reason NASA was established in the first place. We will eliminate the bureaucracy that impedes progress and empower the best and brightest to take ownership, move quickly, accept smart risks, and act with a relentless focus on mission success. – Inspiration: Every launch, every scientific breakthrough must inspire the next generation to dream bigger, to reach higher, and believe that anything is possible. In addition to my existing philanthropic efforts, I will donate my salary as Administrator to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Space Camp to help prepare the pioneers of tomorrow. I am humbled by this opportunity, proud to serve, and ready to work alongside the most talented minds in America as we continue the greatest adventure in human history. Sincerely, Jared Isaacman NASA Administrator

I was interviewed by Mat Kaplan for Planetary Radio and it made it into this episode about The Mars Society conference. Link is below. planetary.org/planetary-radi…

@TheMarsSociety is a key partner in the coalition amongst the most prominent space advocacy organizations to save the NASA Science program/budget, and this is our latest joint statement, in support of the new NASA Administrator nominee, Jared Isaacman. Robert and I both reviewed and approved our sign-on to this statement. I am very excited about our partnership with The Planetary Society @exploreplanets and the other organizations. I am personally looking forward to meeting with Jared and the administration in the near future to discuss and resolve fully the concerns that we mention in this statement. planetary.org/press-releases…

I was interviewed by CNN today. Talking about Mars. Here’s the link. video.snapstream.net/Play/9qlnZ4oPZ…

Replacing the Mars Relay Network isn’t just about science, it’s about leadership. NASA’s current relay network is aging. To enable astronauts, rovers, and researchers to stay connected, we need a resilient, high-bandwidth system built for the future. Rocket Lab’s Mars Telecommunications Orbiter delivers exactly that: a modern, commercial backbone to support every mission on Mars—NASA, academia, and commercial explorers alike. The U.S. leads when it builds the infrastructure that others depend on. With MTO, Rocket Lab is ready to deliver it – learn how bit.ly/41NH6lV

Mars, our new home, by Grok imagine

Great job @SpaceX, @Gwynne_Shotwell & @ASI_spazio — paving the way to Mars! 🚀🔴 #RedPlanet #Mars #Starship #MakingHistory 🇮🇹

Get on board! We are going to Mars! SpaceX is now offering Starship services to the red planet. We’re excited to work with the Italian Space Agency on this first-of-its-kind agreement. More to come

Please contact me for information on Sponsorships for our event! jburk at mars society dot org.

Martian fans, mark your calendars! The 28th Annual Int'l Mars Society Convention lands at @USC Oct. 9–11, 2025! Attend in person or stream live for 3 days of Red Planet science, tech & exploration. Join the mission: marssociety.org! #mars2025 #humanstomars #losangeles

Who’s making space cool? Find out on #RedPlanetLive, July 15 @ 4PM PT! Join host Ashton Zeth & a star-studded panel—@TheGalacticGal, Susan Martinez & @astro_alexandra—for a fun, behind-the-scenes convo on space storytelling. Visit at: bit.ly/40bmNxQ. #themarssociety

Save NASA Science Budget Today #marssociety #nasa youtube.com/shorts/IZl1ckd…

Godspeed @TheMarsSociety Mars Arctic Advance Crew and Crews 17-18! I hope you have a safe and prosperous mission. Thank you and blessings to #Nunavut for hosting and supporting our program. More details on the mission: marssociety.org/news/2025/05/1…

Just a reminder that it is 2025 and we have not landed on human beings on Mars yet. In 1969, after their successful landing on the Moon, the Apollo 11 Crew created and signed (in 1987) this patch and gifted it to the "Mars I Crew". I can't wait to see who the first crew is who will land on Mars. Who will it be? From which nation(s) will they come from? Will they be coming on behalf of all humanity or a specific country or interest? nasa.gov/image-article/…