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'What a waste:' US scientists decry Trump's 47% cuts to NASA science budget

"I don't think it is an overstatement to say that morale among U.S.-based scientists is at an all-time low."

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 164 — Goodbye NASA?

On Episode 164 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss these concerning times for NASA with Casey Dreier, the Chief of Space Policy for The Planetary Society.

Space

Trump's 2026 budget would slash NASA funding by 24% and its workforce by nearly one third

The Trump administration's 2026 budget request cuts NASA funding by $6 billion, which would lead to the cancellation of Mars sample-return and other high-profile missions.

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Universe’s mysteries may never be solved because of Trump’s Nasa cuts, experts say

‘Extinction-level cuts’ to space agency’s spending means labs will close and deep-space missions will be abandoned

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Trump administration could slash NASA science budget by 50%, reports suggest

Budget passback documents reportedly suggest the White House wants to cut NASA's budget by half — possibly closing down Goddard Space Flight Center.

Space

Voyager, Sputnik and more: New collectible pins celebrate humanity's robotic space explorers

A design studio's plan for a new collectible set seeks to "pin" down the pivotal probes from space exploration history. Chop Shop is seeking fans of robotic spacecraft to help produce lapel pins.

Space

Over 1,000 NASA employees saved from dismissal as Trump downsizes federal workforce

After the space community braced for a brutal shake-up at NASA this week, a last-minute decision on Tuesday (Feb. 18) spared over 1,000 agency employees on probationary status from being dismissed.

Space

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Bill Nye 'The Science Guy' awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Bill Nye was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his dedication to science education.

Space

Planetary Society Captures First Glimpse Of Eclipse In Texas

The Planetary Society observes a solar eclipse in Fredericksburg, Texas with Bill Nye leading the event.

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Japan's 'Moon Sniper' probe lands on moon, but suffers power problem

Japan's SLIM lander touched down on the moon today (Jan. 19), notching a huge success for the nation. But SLIM's life may be quite short, as its solar panels aren't working.

Space

Look Up! A Newly Discovered Comet Could Be Visible to the Naked Eye This Week

Comet Nishimura makes its closest approach to Earth in just a few days. It is visible via binocular or telescope right now, but could be visible via the naked eye soon.

Inverse

Why will it take Europe's JUICE spacecraft 8 years to get to Jupiter?

Europe's JUICE mission will launch on Thursday (April 13), but won't reach Jupiter until 2031. Why will it take so long?

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Planetary Society leads the charge to save NASA's VERITAS Venus mission

After dramatic budget cuts stalled NASA's VERITAS Venus mission, the nonprofit Planetary Society urges Congress for a revival.

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NASA Suddenly Pulls Funding For Venus Mission, Leaving Astronomers Confused

The announcement took astronomers by surprise days after an important announcement about volcanoes on Venus.

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