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Are we ready to send humans to Mars?
The physiological challenges of a mission to the red planet
What's actually new about NASA's Artemis missions?
How the technology of Artemis II builds on the past and relies on the new.
The consensus problem
Why space science has goals and human exploration has funding but neither has both
Astonishing, unprecedented, explosive
This week in space: an amazing view, a dangerous new rule, an enormous explosion, and more.
When science answers to politics
The White House Office of Management and Budget has proposed new rules that would require political appointees, not scientists, to decide which research receives federal grants in the United States.
Big impacts
New asteroid discoveries, big changes at NASA, and breathtaking views of Saturn.
What would it be like to fly through Saturn’s rings?
Saturn’s rings are one of the most beautiful sights in the Solar System, but most of us have no idea what they look like up close.
With a little help from our planet friends
Speeding up, slowing down, capturing amazing views, making discoveries — all thanks to planets.
Astronomers thought JWST might find signs of life. Now they have a new plan.
An update in the search for alien life beyond the Solar System.
The Space Advocate Newsletter, May 2026
Rallying a rejection of proposed cuts to NASA, once again.
UAP? In this case, it’s only a model.
A model Mars capsule flew through the air. Alien ships likely didn’t.
House Appropriators advance key NASA funding bill
The bill keeps NASA funding flat with the currently enacted budget, but reprioritizes funding levels across the agency, including a 17% cut to Science to offset increases elsewhere.
Nurseries, names, and nominations
How things in space get their names, progress and awards for Saving NASA Science, and the human side of Artemis II.
“Shortchanging NASA is simply not smart.”
With so many worlds to explore and so much to learn about our own, funding NASA is absolutely essential.
Artemis II hit Taylor Swift levels of fame. Now what?
How much did Artemis II resonate with people — or glance off them?
Days after Artemis II, scientists warn of deep cuts to NASA missions
The scientists behind threatened missions speak out.
Save NASA Science returns to Capitol Hill
The 2026 Day of Action brought more than 130 space advocates from 34 states and the District of Columbia to the nation’s capital to advocate for space.
Earth looks best when we explore the rest
Celebrate Earth Day by saving NASA Science.
The FY 2027 NASA budget request
An analysis of the latest President's Budget Request for NASA.
How do things in space get their names?
From a lunar feature named after a loved one to a planet named after a god, traditions and rules guide how we name things in space.