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NASA Programs in Budget Crosshairs: What's Thriving and What's Struggling?

The White House's fiscal year 2026 budget request proposes a dramatic 24 percent cut to NASA's funding, slashing it from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion-the largest single-year reduction in the ...
Smithsonian Magazine

What is the Artemis Program?

People may know Artemis as NASA’s return-to-the-Moon program. However, it is much more than a rerun of Project Apollo. Amanda Laughead The Orion spacecraft (silver) and European Service Module (white) ...

Artemis 2 cost explained: How much did NASA spend on latest Moon mission? Who is paying for it?

NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed journey around the Moon in more than 50 years and it will carry four astronauts, ...
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NASA’s Major Blow to the Moon Exploration Program Could Actually Be a Blessing in Disguise

Don’t you hate it when a plan does not come together? Friday, February 27, is when the dreams and aspirations of those of us who believe the future of humanity lies out there, in space, got a serious ...
Wall Street Journal

Senate Republicans Seek to Protect NASA Programs Targeted for Cuts

President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s relationship unraveled in real time, with both men publicly trading barbs for hours. WSJ’s Washington Coverage Chief Damian Paletta explains what’s at stake ...