NASA has not yet announced the astronauts for the Crew-12 mission, but sources suggest Jessica Meir and newcomer Jack Hathaway may be involved. Potential budget cuts add uncertainty to astronaut assignments and mission planning. The budget proposal marks the start of a lengthy negotiation process between the White House and Congress that will shape the future of NASA's funding, particularly for the ISS, which has broad support to continue operations through 2030. Jared Isaacman, a nominee for NASA leadership, advocates for maximizing ISS science to foster a commercial economy in low-Earth orbit.
Isaacman emphasized the need to prioritize high-potential science on the ISS to leverage its value before decommissioning, focusing on fostering a commercial low-Earth orbit economy.
The upcoming budget negotiation, shaped by historical processes, leaves funding and programming for NASA uncertain, affecting astronaut missions like Crew-12 and station operations.
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