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NASA Secures $20M for Apophis Mission Amid Shutdown Threat

10/19/2025

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NASA OSIRIS-APEX mission to study asteroid Apophis in 2029 received a last-minute $20 million funding allocation, ensuring operations for the next fiscal year.
The funding was supported by Arizona lawmakers as a government shutdown threatens 18 NASA missions.
The science team led by principal investigator Dani Mendoza DellaGiustina lacks funding for active research this year, hindering analysis and mentorship for early-career researchers.

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NASA OSIRIS-APEX mission to study asteroid Apophis in 2029 received a last-minute $20 million funding allocation, ensuring operations for the next fiscal year.
The funding was supported by Arizona lawmakers as a government shutdown threatens 18 NASA missions.
The science team led by principal investigator Dani Mendoza DellaGiustina lacks funding for active research this year, hindering analysis and mentorship for early-career researchers.