Charles BoldenRecent comments made by the NASA administrator have become fodder for conservative bloggers and left some space buffs wondering just what really is NASA's mission.
"When I became the NASA administrator, [President Obama] charged me with three things," Bolden said in an interview with Al-Jazeera. "One, he wanted me to help re-inspire children to want to get into science and math; he wanted me to expand our international relationships; and third, and perhaps foremost, he wanted me to find a way to reach out to the Muslim world and engage much more with dominantly Muslim nations to help them feel good about their historic contribution to science, math and engineering."
The website NASA Watch reported Bolden's interview comments a few days ago, but they seem to have hit the fan in a larger-scale Monday.
Bryan York of The San Francisco Examiner wrote in response: "From moon landings to promoting self-esteem: It would be difficult to imagine a more dramatic shift in focus for an agency famous for reaching the heavens."
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An update from London on some of the international stories we expect to develop on Tuesday:
Burqa debate - The French parliament begins debate Tuesday on a bill that would ban women from wearing Islamic veils, such as the burqa, that fully cover the face and body. A vote is not expected until next week, after which it goes to the French Senate for a vote likely in the fall.
Iran stoning – A veteran Iranian human rights activist has warned that Sakineh Mohammadie Ashtiani, a mother of two, could be stoned to death at any moment under the terms of a death sentence handed down by Iranian authorities. Read the full story
Massachusetts Lt. Governor Timothy Murray checked into a Worcester, Massachusetts, hospital Monday for observation after complaining about "feeling under the weather," his office said.
"After marching in five parades in 90 degree heat over the last three days the Lt. Governor was feeling under the weather and decided to seek medical attention this evening," said spokesman Kyle Sullivan Monday night. "He went to Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester where he will spend the night for
observation."
Sullivan said Murray, 42, is in "good spirits."
The Northeast is in the grips of a historic heatwave. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories across the region.
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