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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.
The Space Advocate Newsletter, April 2026
Artemis II and the return of lunar spaceflight
Triumph and turmoil
The successful conclusion to Artemis II; the threat of termination to many other missions.
84 NASA missions at risk under new proposal
Proposed NASA cuts would reduce NASA’s workforce by thousands and cancel over 50 space missions.
What a view!
Artemis II brings us amazing views of Earth, the Moon, and the Cosmos beyond.
The best images from Artemis II
Our favorite images from humanity's return to the Moon.
What is the skinny budget and what does it mean for NASA?
The White House Office of Management and Budget has released its budget for fiscal year 2027. Here's what it includes, and what it means for NASA.
Big Moon mission, little space rocks
The Artemis II launch, and meteorites on Earth and the Moon.
What's keeping the Artemis astronauts safe?
Though no spaceflight is without danger, Artemis II carries special risks.
Artemis II blasts off, sending humans back to the Moon
NASA's Artemis II mission has just launched people to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.