NASA has finally appointed a new administrator, billionaire Jared Isaacman, after a year of uncertainty and the loss of around 4,000 employees due to budget cuts under the Trump administration. While Isaacman's background as a successful entrepreneur and private space traveler makes him a promising candidate, there are still concerns about his vision for the agency, as outlined in his 62-page document "Project Athena." The document suggests Isaacman may be more open to Trump's agenda for NASA than initially apparent, including potentially reducing the agency's role in climate science. Isaacman has distanced himself from some of the more controversial aspects of the plan, but the future of NASA remains uncertain. The agency's budget and scientific capabilities are still under threat, and Isaacman's ability to advocate for the agency effectively within the current political landscape remains to be seen.
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The Senate has passed an appropriations bill that largely preserves NASA's scientific capabilities, rejecting President Trump's proposed 24% cut to the agency's budget. The bill reduces NASA's total operating budget by only 1.6% to $24.4…
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The Senate has passed an appropriations bill that largely preserves NASA's scientific capabilities, rejecting President Trump's proposed 24% cut to the agency's budget. The bill reduces NASA's total operating budget by…
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Read original at Wired →NASA has finally appointed a new administrator, billionaire Jared Isaacman, after a year of uncertainty and the loss of around 4,000 employees due to budget cuts under the Trump administration. While Isaacman's…
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The Senate has passed an appropriations bill that largely preserves NASA's scientific capabilities, rejecting President Trump's proposed 24% cut to the agency's budget. The bill reduces NASA's total operating budget by only 1.6% to $24.4…
View source →The article discusses the ongoing space race between the United States and China, highlighting the potential threat posed by China's advancements in the field. It suggests that the Trump administration's decision to cut funding and…
View source →NASA has finally appointed a new administrator, billionaire Jared Isaacman, after a year of uncertainty and the loss of around 4,000 employees due to budget cuts under the Trump administration. While Isaacman's background as a successful…
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