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NASA's Moon Plans at Risk Amid Budget Cuts

9/3/2025

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NASA aims to launch the Australian-designed Roo-ver rover to the Moon by 2030, backed by $42 million from Australia.
Former NASA chief Bill Nelson warns that President Trump's proposed $6 billion budget cut jeopardizes critical lunar and Mars missions.
The Artemis I mission successfully validated the Orion spacecraft for future crewed missions, with Artemis II planned for 2024.

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NASA aims to launch the Australian-designed Roo-ver rover to the Moon by 2030, backed by $42 million from Australia.
Former NASA chief Bill Nelson warns that President Trump's proposed $6 billion budget cut jeopardizes critical lunar and Mars missions.
The Artemis I mission successfully validated the Orion spacecraft for future crewed missions, with Artemis II planned for 2024.