NASA veterans launch nonprofit advocating for ‘rule of law’

The Hill reports that over 100 former NASA astronauts have launched Astronauts for America, a new nonprofit organization aimed at advocating for constitutional rights and the rule of law, positioning itself as nonpartisan with members spanning Republican, Democratic, and Independent affiliations. The article is bylined by Sarah Davis at The Hill, a major national outlet with established editorial standards, and the founding members' open letter provides direct sourcing for the group's stated goals and composition. Independent coverage from Scientific American and Crooks and Liars corroborates the nonpartisan framing and the 100+ astronaut membership, though the provided article description lacks specific details about the organization's concrete policy objectives, funding structure, or timeline for advocacy activities. Watch for the group's initial policy positions and statements, which will clarify whether this remains genuinely nonpartisan or becomes identified with particular constitutional interpretations.