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US politics
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The White House's proposed budget would cancel NASA's Gateway space station project

Trump's 2026 budget proposes the largest cut to NASA funding in history, drastically impacting space exploration and science programs.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Trump's 2026 NASA budget would slash ISS crew and allocate more money for Elon

NASA's budget cut proposal favors Mars missions over current projects, impacting research and ISS crew sizes.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Trump Trying to Cancel NASA's Successor to the James Webb Space Telescope, Even Though It's Already Built

Proposed cuts to NASA's budget threaten significant space exploration projects, including the Roman Space Telescope.
Bipartisan leaders express alarm over proposed NASA budget cuts and the implications for U.S. space initiatives.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP

The proposed budget for NASA by President Trump represents unprecedented cuts, threatening the future of scientific research in the U.S.
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Incoming NASA Administrator Throws Elon Musk's Mars Plans Under the Bus

Jared Isaacman opposes proposed NASA budget cuts and prioritizes the Artemis program for lunar exploration.
US politics
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The White House's proposed budget would cancel NASA's Gateway space station project

Trump's 2026 budget proposes the largest cut to NASA funding in history, drastically impacting space exploration and science programs.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Trump's 2026 NASA budget would slash ISS crew and allocate more money for Elon

NASA's budget cut proposal favors Mars missions over current projects, impacting research and ISS crew sizes.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Trump Trying to Cancel NASA's Successor to the James Webb Space Telescope, Even Though It's Already Built

Proposed cuts to NASA's budget threaten significant space exploration projects, including the Roman Space Telescope.
Bipartisan leaders express alarm over proposed NASA budget cuts and the implications for U.S. space initiatives.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP

The proposed budget for NASA by President Trump represents unprecedented cuts, threatening the future of scientific research in the U.S.
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Incoming NASA Administrator Throws Elon Musk's Mars Plans Under the Bus

Jared Isaacman opposes proposed NASA budget cuts and prioritizes the Artemis program for lunar exploration.
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Exclusive | NASA spent almost $900K on taxpayer-funded union time last year - to negotiate trivial workplace issues: 'Absurd'

As has been the case with other federal agencies under the Biden administration, NASA bureaucrats were racking up an astronomical tab doing union time on the taxpayers' dime.
Non-profit organizations
#solar-storm
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Scientists issue urgent warning over solar storm: 'We're not prepared'

Humanity is unprepared for extreme space weather, with a predicted solar storm potentially causing significant disruptions.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

NASA warns major solar storm set to cause blackouts on Earth

A massive solar storm is approaching Earth, with risks to communications and power systems, following an X2.7-class solar flare from the sun.
#trump-administration
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Godfather of climate science decries Trump's plans to cut Nasa lab: They're trying to kill the messenger'

The Trump administration is shutting down NASA's crucial climate research laboratory, the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, threatening climate science progress.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Godfather of climate science decries Trump's plans to cut Nasa lab: They're trying to kill the messenger'

The Trump administration is shutting down NASA's crucial climate research laboratory, the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, threatening climate science progress.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This iconic NASA office changed climate science forever. DOGE plans to kill it

The termination of GISS's lease reflects dangerous trends in U.S. scientific funding and climate change research.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

White House budget seeks to end SLS, Orion, and Lunar Gateway programs

NASA may phase out SLS and Orion in favor of commercial rockets within five years, focusing on Moon and Mars exploration.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

As Trump cuts science budgets, some researchers look abroad

American scientists face uncertainty post-layoffs, with many considering opportunities abroad due to funding cuts and job losses.
#space-exploration
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The 35th Anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope

Hubble Space Telescope launched 35 years ago, revolutionizing astronomy with 1.7 million observations of 55,000 astronomical targets.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

A broken thruster jeopardized Voyager 1, but engineers executed a remote fix

NASA faced a critical decision regarding Voyager 1's communication system, risking permanent loss of contact due to thruster failures.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

NASA Spacecraft Runs Into Thruster Trouble En Route to Zillion-Dollar Asteroid

NASA's Psyche mission faces a fuel pressure issue, but redundancy measures should allow for continued progress without significant concern.
OMG science
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Hubble Space Telescope is still producing science at 35

Hubble's deployment 35 years ago marked a pivotal moment for NASA, which was still reeling from past challenges.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

It's Not Too Late to Save NASA's Imperiled Search for Alien Life, but the Clock Is Ticking

We have unprecedented opportunity and capability to discover extraterrestrial life amidst countless planets in the universe.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The 35th Anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope

Hubble Space Telescope launched 35 years ago, revolutionizing astronomy with 1.7 million observations of 55,000 astronomical targets.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

A broken thruster jeopardized Voyager 1, but engineers executed a remote fix

NASA faced a critical decision regarding Voyager 1's communication system, risking permanent loss of contact due to thruster failures.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

NASA Spacecraft Runs Into Thruster Trouble En Route to Zillion-Dollar Asteroid

NASA's Psyche mission faces a fuel pressure issue, but redundancy measures should allow for continued progress without significant concern.
OMG science
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Hubble Space Telescope is still producing science at 35

Hubble's deployment 35 years ago marked a pivotal moment for NASA, which was still reeling from past challenges.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

It's Not Too Late to Save NASA's Imperiled Search for Alien Life, but the Clock Is Ticking

We have unprecedented opportunity and capability to discover extraterrestrial life amidst countless planets in the universe.
#international-space-station
OMG science
fromTheregister
1 month ago

SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule docks to the ISS

SpaceX's CRS-32 mission successfully delivered crew supplies to the ISS, amidst delays and adjustments caused by prior mission issues.
Women in technology
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

NASA Astronaut Alarmed to Notice "Slice" in Her Suit's Glove During Spacewalk

The first all-female spacewalk successfully installed solar array brackets despite a minor glove issue.
fromNew York Post
4 days ago
Silicon Valley food

Here's the wild way NASA astronaut made a makeshift version of popular food item in space: 'This hits the spot in its own way'

OMG science
fromTheregister
1 month ago

SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule docks to the ISS

SpaceX's CRS-32 mission successfully delivered crew supplies to the ISS, amidst delays and adjustments caused by prior mission issues.
Women in technology
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

NASA Astronaut Alarmed to Notice "Slice" in Her Suit's Glove During Spacewalk

The first all-female spacewalk successfully installed solar array brackets despite a minor glove issue.
fromNew York Post
4 days ago
Silicon Valley food

Here's the wild way NASA astronaut made a makeshift version of popular food item in space: 'This hits the spot in its own way'

NYC startup
fromCornell Chronicle
5 days ago

Research at risk: Building our future in space | Cornell Chronicle

The U.S. has halted the development of a unique space simulator, impacting future technological advancements in space exploration.
#astrophysics
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Alien Hunters Detect "Unexplained Pulses" Emanating From Two Distant Stars

Strange electromagnetic pulses from a distant star raise questions about potential extraterrestrial life.
OMG science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Have scientists solved the mystery of gold's origin in the universe?

Magnetars likely contributed to the cosmic creation of gold and heavy elements earlier than previously understood.
fromPolygon
4 days ago

How a NASA simulation inspired Clair Obscur's character lineup

This sounds so random, but I did a brief NASA simulation where I was an analog astronaut. I was simulating a mission to an asteroid at NASA's compound in Houston.
Board games
#mars
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Astronomers Stunned as Epic Mars Aurora Covers Entire Planet

Astronomers have captured visible auroras on Mars, marking a significant advancement in planetary atmospheric research.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Astronomers Stunned as Epic Mars Aurora Covers Entire Planet

Astronomers have captured visible auroras on Mars, marking a significant advancement in planetary atmospheric research.
philosophy
fromAeon
1 week ago

A stunning visualisation explores the intricate circulatory system of our oceans | Aeon Videos

NASA's ocean current visualization reveals the complex system powering global marine and climate changes.
US politics
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Startling discovery under Greenland boosts Trump's bid to take island

Trump's interest in Greenland resurfaces due to a NASA discovery of Camp Century, raising national security concerns.
#spacecraft
OMG science
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Voyager 1 alive for another day with Hail Mary thruster fix

NASA revived Voyager 1's primary roll thrusters after decades, critical for maintaining alignment and communication with Earth over 15.6 billion miles away.
OMG science
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Voyager 1 alive for another day with Hail Mary thruster fix

NASA revived Voyager 1's primary roll thrusters after decades, critical for maintaining alignment and communication with Earth over 15.6 billion miles away.
#spacex
Startup companies
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Reusable rockets are here, so why is NASA paying more to launch stuff to space?

NASA's mission launch costs have risen dramatically since the late 2000s due to reduced competition.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 week ago

SpaceX Tests Starship Fixes After Back-to-Back Failures

SpaceX's Starship must overcome prior test flight failures to progress toward Mars flights and potential NASA collaborations.
Startup companies
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Reusable rockets are here, so why is NASA paying more to launch stuff to space?

NASA's mission launch costs have risen dramatically since the late 2000s due to reduced competition.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 week ago

SpaceX Tests Starship Fixes After Back-to-Back Failures

SpaceX's Starship must overcome prior test flight failures to progress toward Mars flights and potential NASA collaborations.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

NASA worker stole Apollo moon rocks for unthinkable act

Thad Roberts stole moon rocks from NASA and attempted to sell them, resulting in a ten-year prison sentence after an international manhunt.
#astronomy
OMG science
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Jesus' crucifixion linked to lunar eclipse, according to NASA discovery - and it could pinpoint the day he died

NASA's models suggest a lunar eclipse occurred on the day of Jesus's crucifixion, matching biblical accounts.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

James Webb Spots Disturbing Sight: Entire Planet Sinking Into Star

Astronomers observed a planet likely colliding with its star, marking the first direct observation of this phenomenon.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Frozen water found in a young star system for the first time

Earth's water likely originated from icy bodies during a historical cataclysm involving the orbits of giant planets.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Jesus' crucifixion linked to lunar eclipse, according to NASA discovery - and it could pinpoint the day he died

NASA's models suggest a lunar eclipse occurred on the day of Jesus's crucifixion, matching biblical accounts.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

James Webb Spots Disturbing Sight: Entire Planet Sinking Into Star

Astronomers observed a planet likely colliding with its star, marking the first direct observation of this phenomenon.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Frozen water found in a young star system for the first time

Earth's water likely originated from icy bodies during a historical cataclysm involving the orbits of giant planets.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

If Congress actually cancels the SLS rocket, what happens next?

The Trump administration’s budget proposal strategically allocates over $7 billion for lunar exploration while introducing a substantial $1 billion for Mars-focused programs, laying groundwork for future crewed missions.
US politics
#budget-constraints
Privacy professionals
fromNature
2 weeks ago

'Orwellian': planetary scientists outraged over deletion of research records

The Lunar and Planetary Institute removed meeting abstracts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion due to a Trump administration executive order.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Top ex-NASA official claims he saw footage of large, white flying saucer marked with Air Force logo: report

"I know exactly what I saw that day, and it was in no fashion a conventional flying vehicle," Rogers said, regarding the 1992 incident.
US news
#astronauts
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

NASA jettisons Neo4j database for Memgraph citing costs

The biggest thing with Neo4j is that it is very costly for me. I can't afford that within my current environment.
Data science
OMG science
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

NASA flew this new device into Hurricane Helene. It could change the future of storm forecasting

NASA's Aerosol Wind Profiler could significantly improve storm predictions by providing detailed wind measurements.
#artemis-program
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

After convincing senators he supports Artemis, Isaacman nomination advances

Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA administrator advanced with mixed support, highlighting tensions in U.S. space policy on lunar and Martian missions.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

After convincing senators he supports Artemis, Isaacman nomination advances

Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA administrator advanced with mixed support, highlighting tensions in U.S. space policy on lunar and Martian missions.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Former Space Shuttle manager Wayne Hale's writings deleted

Hale's insights on the shuttle's operational risk and engineering challenges are invaluable lessons for today's aerospace engineers, especially those involved in lunar missions.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Mysterious 'orb' captured soaring past sun in new NASA video

NASA's new video showcases a giant celestial object near the sun, leading to various conspiracy theories despite its true nature being a lunar transit.
OMG science
#internship
#esa
fromEngadget
1 month ago
OMG science

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope with a gigantic tower of gas and dust

fromEngadget
1 month ago
OMG science

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope with a gigantic tower of gas and dust

philosophy
fromAeon
4 weeks ago

Why Pale Blue Dot generates feelings of cosmic insignificance | Aeon Essays

The Pale Blue Dot image exemplifies humanity's cosmic insignificance amidst the vast universe.
OMG science
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Celebrating Citizen Science Month with new government-sponsored projects

Citizen scientists play a crucial role in advancing scientific research by collaborating with government agencies like NASA.
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago

Darkstar and NASA's X-38 Viewing Extended through April 25 by Popular Demand at The Palm Springs Air Museum

The Palm Springs Air Museum has expanded viewing days for Lockheed Martin's DARKSTAR and NASA's X-38 prototype due to exceptionally high visitor demand, lasting until April 25.
Venture
fromMail Online
1 month ago

NASA discovery linked to Jesus crucifixion 'reveals exact day He died'

NASA's models reveal a lunar eclipse on April 3, 33AD, aligning with various biblical references to celestial events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump official to Katy Perry and Bezos' fiancee: "You cannot identify as an astronaut"

This latest flight, while framed as a milestone for women in space, inadvertently trivializes the more significant and pressing work that commercial spaceflight promises.
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