Policy & Funding
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Mar 6, 2026
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5 min read
New legislation grants NASA expanded authority, escalating global competition for strategic lunar resources and future missions.
Feb 27, 2026
New atmospheric analysis pinpoints a lithium signature linked to recent rocket re-entry
Feb 25, 2026
Webb's latest deep-space detection pinpointed an ancient stellar explosion, offering unprecedented insights into a star's final moments.
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Feb 20, 2026
The space agency's rigorous review uncovers critical issues, impacting future commercial crew operations.
Feb 11, 2026
A $10bn project averted, protecting the clearest observational skies vital for future discoveries.
Jan 23, 2026
A sudden shift in funding raises questions about future planetary exploration efforts. This decision could impact key research.
Jan 2, 2026
The Goddard Library closure threatens decades of historical space data and ongoing research support.
Dec 29, 2025
6 min read
Wrap up our Top 10 Countdown: Part 2 of our 2025 countdown: A record-breaking black hole, Webb’s lightest planet yet, and the Roman Space Telescope is officially ready.
Dec 26, 2025
Kick off our Top 10 countdown: From potential life on Mars to a brand new moon at Uranus, we’re revisiting the year’s biggest breakthroughs.
Dec 19, 2025
A private space pioneer's confirmation as NASA chief could reshape the agency's future direction.
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Dec 5, 2025
Lawmakers question Isaacman on Project Athena and the agency’s direction
