Topic: nasa budget
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NASA's Science Budget Avoids Drastic Cuts
Congress approved a final NASA science budget for FY 2026 with only a 1% cut, rejecting a proposed 50% reduction and safeguarding core missions. The $7.25 billion allocation followed intense advocacy and is considered a major victory, though it does not reverse earlier workforce reductions. The o...
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Congress, Trump Near Deal to Cut SLS Rocket Costs by Scrapping Upper Stage
NASA's budget is uncertain, with negotiations focusing on reducing the high costs of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The Trump administration proposes transitioning to cheaper commercial alternatives after Artemis III, while Congress opposes to protect jobs and U.S. leadership. The outcome ...
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NASA Appoints New Permanent Leader
Jared Isaacman assumes leadership of NASA with a forward-thinking approach, aiming to address the agency's aging infrastructure and bureaucratic challenges through measured, collaborative solutions. He takes over during a difficult period marked by significant workforce reductions and intense int...
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NASA's Mars Rock Find: What's Next for the Sample Return Mission?
NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered a uniquely shaped rock on Mars, sparking renewed interest in the potential for ancient microbial life, though definitive analysis requires Earth-based labs. The Mars Sample Return mission, stalled for two years due to high estimated costs of $8–11 billion,...
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Lawmakers: NASA Delays Need Consequences as China Advances
U.S. lawmakers are concerned that China may land astronauts on the Moon before NASA's Artemis program, intensifying scrutiny of NASA's strategy and U.S. space leadership. Former NASA Administrator Mike Griffin criticized the Artemis program's reliance on complex, unproven technology requiring mul...
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How to Improve America's Space Program: Your Ideas
The global space landscape is being reshaped by China's rapid ascent as a peer competitor and the explosive growth of the commercial sector, led by companies like SpaceX. NASA faces dual challenges: strategic competition from China's ambitious missions and the need to adapt its role in an ecosyst...
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