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NASA's Budget Cuts Threaten Key Space Missions

11/5/2025

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NASA faces significant budget cuts that threaten vital missions, including OSIRIS-Apophis and New Horizons.
These missions provide crucial insights into planetary formation and potential asteroid threats.
Alan Stern likened the potential cancellation of New Horizons to "asking Columbus to sink his ships upon reaching America," underscoring risk to leadership.
The scientific community urges the public to advocate for continued funding, noting Congress can revise the president's budget proposal.

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NASA faces significant budget cuts that threaten vital missions, including OSIRIS-Apophis and New Horizons.
These missions provide crucial insights into planetary formation and potential asteroid threats.
Alan Stern likened the potential cancellation of New Horizons to "asking Columbus to sink his ships upon reaching America," underscoring risk to leadership.
The scientific community urges the public to advocate for continued funding, noting Congress can revise the president's budget proposal.