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High Definition Space Telescope — Hubble’s Successor?

A proposal released earlier this month calls for a giant orbiting space telescope that may revolutionize astronomy. The post High Definition Space Telescope — Hubble’s Successor? appeared first on Sky...

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NASA’s Plans for Putting Humans on Mars

Scientists and engineers gathered together to figure out what would make a good Martian landing site and what hurdles they’ll have to overcome for a 2035 launch. The post NASA’s Plans for Putting...

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NASA’s Budget Gets a Boost

An unexpected omnibus spending package for fiscal year 2016 raises NASA's funding. The post NASA’s Budget Gets a Boost appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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NASA Closes Out Its Asteroid Redirect Mission

Following the release of the 2018 budget, the space agency has ordered an “orderly closeout” for the Asteroid Redirect program. The post NASA Closes Out Its Asteroid Redirect Mission appeared first on...

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Third Try at a National Space Council

What is the National Space Council and what will it do? A look back through history provides some possible answers. The post Third Try at a National Space Council appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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NASA Budget Proposal Cancels WFIRST

The recent budget proposal for NASA dealt a blow to the astronomical community, putting several key missions — including WFIRST, a successor to Hubble — under the financial axe. The post NASA Budget...

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Government Shutdown Creates Financial Woes, Uncertainty for Astronomers

Among its many effects, the U.S. government shutdown has created a struggling postdoctoral program, delays in NASA missions, and problems for government scientists trying to continue their research....

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NASA 2020 Budget Proposal Boosts Exploration, Downplays Science

NASA's Lunar Gateway and a return to the Moon are the big winners in the 2020 budget proposed for the agency; the futures of planetary and Earth science are less clear. The post NASA 2020 Budget...

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NASA’s Budget Gets a Boost for the Artemis Moon Initiative

As the White House requests an extra $1.6 billion for NASA's Artemis project, the agency moves forward with commercial partnerships. The post NASA’s Budget Gets a Boost for the Artemis Moon Initiative...

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NICER Maps the X-ray Sky

NASA's NICER instrument aboard the International Space Station is giving us a unique view of much of the X-ray sky. The post NICER Maps the X-ray Sky appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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NASA's Budget Gets a Boost

An unexpected omnibus spending package for fiscal year 2016 raises NASA's funding. The post NASA's Budget Gets a Boost appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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NASA Closes Out Its Asteroid Redirect Mission

Following the release of the 2018 budget, the space agency has ordered an “orderly closeout” for the Asteroid Redirect program. The post NASA Closes Out Its Asteroid Redirect Mission appeared first on...

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Third Try at a National Space Council

What is the National Space Council and what will it do? A look back through history provides some possible answers. The post Third Try at a National Space Council appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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NASA Budget Proposal Cancels WFIRST

The recent budget proposal for NASA dealt a blow to the astronomical community, putting several key missions — including WFIRST, a successor to Hubble — under the financial axe. The post NASA Budget...

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Government Shutdown Creates Financial Woes, Uncertainty for Astronomers

Among its many effects, the U.S. government shutdown has created a struggling postdoctoral program, delays in NASA missions, and problems for government scientists trying to continue their research....

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NASA 2020 Budget Proposal Boosts Exploration, Downplays Science

NASA's Lunar Gateway and a return to the Moon are the big winners in the 2020 budget proposed for the agency; the futures of planetary and Earth science are less clear. The post NASA 2020 Budget...

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NASA's Budget Gets a Boost for the Artemis Moon Initiative

As the White House requests an extra $1.6 billion for NASA's Artemis project, the agency moves forward with commercial partnerships. The post NASA's Budget Gets a Boost for the Artemis Moon Initiative...

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NICER Maps the X-ray Sky

NASA's NICER instrument aboard the International Space Station is giving us a unique view of much of the X-ray sky. The post NICER Maps the X-ray Sky appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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SpaceX Launches Fourth Starlink Batch; Concerns Remain

Concerns about the night sky remain as the fourth batch of Starlink satellites — and the second one to be launched within the span of a month — takes flight. The post SpaceX Launches Fourth Starlink...

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What's in the New Proposed NASA Budget

The President's 2021 budget request for NASA would push hard for human lunar exploration at the expense of several key programs. The post What's in the New Proposed NASA Budget appeared first on Sky...

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