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UNBELIEVABLE: The planetary society - The Untold Story

Trump is calling Artemis II’s moon mission as an ‘America First’ win, while quietly asking Congress to cut NASA by 23%

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NASA science faces 'very serious threat' from new White House budget, experts say

"This is the least transparent NASA budget request I've ever seen — and I've literally looked through every single one since 1960."

Space

Congress passes $24.4 billion NASA budget, rejecting Trump's deep cuts

Congress just approved a $24.4 billion budget for NASA for this year, rejecting the deep cuts that President Trump had proposed last spring.

Space

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Will Europe's flagship space science missions survive NASA's budget cuts?

NASA budget cuts proposed by President Donald Trump will cause a significant funding shortfall to Europe's space science missions. But the European Space Agency hopes it can save them.

Space

3i/Atlas Comet 'Path Of Destruction': Is Interstellar Body Causing Today's Numerous Global Earthquakes?

Despite viral TikTok theories dubbing it the "Path of Destruction," astronomers confirm that comet 3I/ATLAS is far too distant to cause earthquakes or pose any threat to Earth.

International Business Times UK

Bill Nye and the Planetary Society hold 'Save NASA Science' day of action on Capitol Hill

On Monday (Oct. 6), the nonprofit Planetary Society held a "day of action" to urge Congress to restore NASA's science funding, which was slashed nearly in half in the White House's proposed 2026 federal budget.

Space

Bill Nye leads charge to save NASA science from deep Trump cuts

"Cutting NASA funding means turning our backs on discoveries that change the world," Bill Nye said ahead of Capitol Hill rally.

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Is Trump's Moon Nuclear Reactor a Bold Move? Sean Duffy's NASA Plan Fuels Big Risks

Sean Duffy's NASA plan for a 100-kW lunar nuclear reactor by 2030 aims to win the space race but faces budget cuts and technical risks.

International Business Times UK

'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.

Space

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

The Guardian - US

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.

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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

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.

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Excitement Builds In Texas For Total Solar Eclipse Viewing

Join the Planetary Society in Fredericksburg, Texas for a unique solar eclipse experience led by Bill Nye.

Space

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.

Inverse

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.

Space

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?

Space

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.

Inverse

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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