The James Webb Space Telescope is a big deal. It cost a whopping 10 billion dollars. That is a lot of money. Even when spread over many years, it still takes up a large part of NASA's yearly science budget. The recent cuts to NASA's budget make this even more true. But is it worth it? That is
The U. S. Geological Survey's Astrogeology Science Center in Flagstaff, Arizona, is under pressure to slash its workforce by at least 20%. This news comes from insiders who are aware of the situation. The push for these cuts is part of a broader effort to trim costs across the federal government. T
The White House has sent shockwaves through the scientific community with a draft budget proposal. This plan aims to slash NASA's overall spending by roughly 20%. However, the science program would face the brunt of these cuts, with a nearly 50% reduction in funding. The proposal, known as
The space agency, NASA, has recently seen a significant change in its leadership focused on diversity efforts. Neela Rajendra, who was leading the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has been let go. This decision comes after a series of events that atte
The journey to the moon is not always smooth. Intuitive Machines, a company based in Houston, is not letting a recent setback stop its ambitious plans. The company's latest moon lander, IM-2 Athena, had a rough landing near the lunar south pole. It tipped over and ended up on its side. But Intuitive
The Trump White House recently shared its budget plan for NASA in 2026. This plan suggests a significant reduction in NASA's overall budget, with a massive cut to its science programs. The proposed budget would slash NASA's funding by about 20 percent, which amounts to a $5 billion reduction from it
The future of space exploration is at a crossroads. A recent hearing brought to light some of the challenges and opportunities facing NASA. At the center of the discussion was Jared Isaacman, a prominent figure in the tech industry and a close associate of Elon Musk. Isaacman is known for his role a
Jared Isaacman, a wealthy businessman and space enthusiast, is set to face the Senate. He is up for the big job of leading NASA. This event is happening on April 9, 2025. The hearing will be live-streamed, so anyone can watch it online. This is a big deal because Isaacman has already made history i
The future of NASA's Earth science missions is hanging in the balance. Some missions are already being asked to plan for their own end. This worrying news came from Rep. George Whitesides, who shared that both new and ongoing Earth science missions have been told to get ready for potential budget cu
The latest addition to the weather-watching family, GOES-19, is now fully operational. This satellite, part of the GOES-R series, has taken over the role of GOES East. It is now keeping a close eye on the Western Hemisphere from a whopping 22, 236 miles above the equator. This isn't GOES-19's first
