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NASA Budget Cuts Threaten Crucial Storm Prediction Mission

8/23/2025

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The INCUS mission at Colorado State University aims to improve storm prediction but may be cut due to proposed NASA budget reductions.
Sue van den Heever highlights the project's importance for public safety as storm risks rise.
INCUS will use three small satellites for global observations, enhancing storm analysis and forecasting.
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and Jack Spencer oppose federal climate science funding, favoring private sector solutions.
Congress will decide INCUS's future by the final budget on October 1, 2025.

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The INCUS mission at Colorado State University aims to improve storm prediction but may be cut due to proposed NASA budget reductions.
Sue van den Heever highlights the project's importance for public safety as storm risks rise.
INCUS will use three small satellites for global observations, enhancing storm analysis and forecasting.
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and Jack Spencer oppose federal climate science funding, favoring private sector solutions.
Congress will decide INCUS's future by the final budget on October 1, 2025.