Leshin to step down as JPL director
The director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is leaving after three years on the job and will be replaced by
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Jeff Foust
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NASA budget proposal draws strong criticism
The White House’s proposal to cut NASA’s budget by nearly 25% and cancel several major programs has drawn criticism from
Jeff Foust
20:27
White House budget proposal would phase out SLS and Orion, scale back ISS operations
The White House is proposing to phase out SLS and Orion spacecraft as well as reduce ISS operations in its
Jeff Foust
20:27
NASA delays astrophysics mission call for proposals amid budget uncertainties
NASA is delaying the next competition for an astrophysics mission by a year, the latest sign of the fiscal pressures
Jeff Foust
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Senate Commerce Committee advances Isaacman nomination to lead NASA
The Senate Commerce Committee voted April 30 to advance Jared Isaacman’s nomination to be NASA administrator to the full Senate,
Jeff Foust
21:21
Vega launches Biomass satellite
A Vega C rocket successfully launched an Earth science satellite for the European Space Agency, a mission officials said was
Jeff Foust
22:27
Head of FAA’s commercial space office takes buyout
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration’s commercial space transportation office is leaving the agency through a deferred resignation program.
Jeff Foust
06:24
Atmos Space Cargo declares first test flight a success despite reentry uncertainty
German startup Atmos Space Cargo says it considers the first flight of its reentry vehicle a success despite limited data
Jeff Foust
03:33
States bid to host a revamped NASA headquarters
More states are lining up in a bid to host NASA’s headquarters, but the prize they seek may turn out
Jeff Foust
03:33
NASA safety panel warns of increasing risks to ISS operations
Members of a NASA safety panel said they were “deeply concerned” about the safety of the aging International Space Station,
