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NASA and NSF Absence Sparks Concern at Astronomy Meeting

6/27/2025

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The absence of NASA and the National Science Foundation at the American Astronomical Society's 246th meeting in Anchorage sent shockwaves through the scientific community. Their withdrawal, a consequence of budget cuts and policy shifts from the Trump administration, left attendees grappling with disappointment and anxiety about the future of funding and support for vital scientific endeavors.

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Story summary

The absence of NASA and the National Science Foundation at the American Astronomical Society's 246th meeting in Anchorage sent shockwaves through the scientific community. Their withdrawal, a consequence of budget cuts and policy shifts from the Trump administration, left attendees grappling with disappointment and anxiety about the future of funding and support for vital scientific endeavors.