During the last fortnight, humankind detected gravitational waves for the first time and Jason spent some time at NASA's Ames Research Center.

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Links and Show Notes

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Visions of the Future

Gravitational Waves Detected, Confirming Einstein’s Theory - The New York Times

Scientists have finally found gravitational waves - YouTube

LSC - LIGO Scientific Collaboration

Administrator Bolden Discusses the 'State of NASA' - YouTube

NASA budget request for 2017.

First Details of the 2017 NASA Budget Request | The Planetary Society

NASA Goes Social to Take Its Case Directly to the People

About NASA's Ames Research Center | NASA

Jason Snell on Twitter: "Nerding out at supercomputer. Every blade server has 2 processors with 16-24 cores. #NASASocial https://t.co/dGOcFdneA3"

Jason Snell on Twitter: "Fun sticker logo from SPHERE. #NASASocial https://t.co/dH7VFREZFC"

SPHERES (Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites) | NASA