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Bad Budget News for NASA's Planetary Exploration Program
Posted by Bill Nye on 2013/04/10 12:08 CDT | 12 comments
The Administration just released its proposed budget for 2014 and it contains some very bad news for NASA's planetary exploration program. Just three weeks ago the U.S. Congress rejected similar cuts proposed for planetary exploration last year. It was a clear statement of support by both Congress and the public: planetary exploration is an affordable national priority.
2014 NASA Budget Cuts $200 million from Planetary Science -- Again
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/04/10 12:00 CDT | 1 comments
NASA's new budget doubles down on cuts to Planetary Science, despite Congress rejecting a similar proposal last year.
Will the Sequester Take an Outsized Bite from Planetary Science at NASA?
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/04/06 09:11 CDT | 2 comments
Despite a $223 million boost from Congress this year, NASA's Planetary Science Division may not be allowed to use that money so NASA can prevent cuts in other programs.
What To Watch For In The 2014 Budget
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/04/03 06:34 CDT | 3 comments
Here are the big items to watch for when the White House proposes its 2014 budget on April 10th.
A Major Political Victory for The Planetary Society
Posted by Bill Nye on 2013/03/29 02:18 CDT
The Planetary Society just achieved a major victory in our efforts to ensure strong funding for NASA’s planetary exploration.
[Updated] Senate Bill Restores $223 million to NASA's Planetary Science Division
Posted by Casey Dreier on 2013/03/27 05:15 CDT | 4 comments
The President signed the Senate's bill to fund the government for the remainder of 2013, and it includes some positive news for NASA's Planetary Science division, which is facing a 21% cut.











