Decisions like we've been discussing today are extremely difficult to make, Nicola Fox, the associate administrator for NASA's science mission directorate, said during a news conference. We don't make them lightly. We put a lot of thought into the best way to move forward.
The proposed VIPER cancellation is the latest setback in NASA's science efforts. Costs for a mission to collect rocks and soil from Mars have spiraled upward, leading NASA to ask for new, cheaper ideas.
The Europa Clipper robotic mission may be delayed due to problems with electronic components. NASA missions often exceed cost and timeline estimates, impacting other projects.
NASA cuts costs due to uncertain budget increases, deciding to cancel the VIPER rover mission despite its readiness and purpose to search for water ice near the moon's south pole.
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