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NASA Update: Lunar Landing, Budget Outlook, and Solar Eclipse Insights
- 2025/03/03
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Welcome to NASA Update, your weekly dive into the latest from America's space agency. I'm your host, Sarah Johnson.
This week, NASA's Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission successfully launched to the Moon, carrying vital science and technology demonstrations as part of the agency's CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign. The lunar lander, which took off on February 26th aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is set to touch down on March 6th in the Moon's South Pole region.
NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro emphasized the significance of this mission, stating, "These science and technology demonstrations are more than payloads – they represent the foundation for future explorers who will live and work on the Moon."
In budget news, the White House has proposed $25.4 billion for NASA in fiscal year 2025, a modest 2% increase from the previous year. This budget, while an increase, falls short of earlier projections due to spending caps passed by Congress in 2023. The proposal includes flat or modest cuts to most NASA directorates, creating challenges for ongoing projects and future planning.
Looking ahead, NASA's Kennedy Space Center is gearing up for a busy 2025, with plans for over 90 government, commercial, and private missions to launch from Florida's Space Coast. Center Director Janet Petro expressed excitement about the upcoming year, saying, "We have an amazing workforce, and when we join forces with industry and our other government partners, even the sky is no limit to what we can accomplish."
In leadership news, Vanessa Wyche has been appointed as NASA's acting associate administrator, moving from her previous role as director of Johnson Space Center in Houston. This change signals a continued focus on diversity and experienced leadership within the agency.
For space enthusiasts and citizen scientists, NASA has launched a new six-part podcast series called "Sun + Eclipse" to prepare listeners for the total solar eclipse on April 8th. This series offers insights from NASA experts and firsthand accounts from eclipse chasers, making space science accessible to all.
As we look to the future, NASA continues to push the boundaries of exploration and scientific discovery. The agency's efforts in lunar exploration, climate science, and partnerships with private industry are shaping the next era of space exploration and technological innovation.
For more information on NASA's latest projects and how you can get involved, visit nasa.gov. This has been NASA Update. I'm Sarah Johnson, reminding you to keep looking up and dreaming big.
This week, NASA's Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission successfully launched to the Moon, carrying vital science and technology demonstrations as part of the agency's CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign. The lunar lander, which took off on February 26th aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is set to touch down on March 6th in the Moon's South Pole region.
NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro emphasized the significance of this mission, stating, "These science and technology demonstrations are more than payloads – they represent the foundation for future explorers who will live and work on the Moon."
In budget news, the White House has proposed $25.4 billion for NASA in fiscal year 2025, a modest 2% increase from the previous year. This budget, while an increase, falls short of earlier projections due to spending caps passed by Congress in 2023. The proposal includes flat or modest cuts to most NASA directorates, creating challenges for ongoing projects and future planning.
Looking ahead, NASA's Kennedy Space Center is gearing up for a busy 2025, with plans for over 90 government, commercial, and private missions to launch from Florida's Space Coast. Center Director Janet Petro expressed excitement about the upcoming year, saying, "We have an amazing workforce, and when we join forces with industry and our other government partners, even the sky is no limit to what we can accomplish."
In leadership news, Vanessa Wyche has been appointed as NASA's acting associate administrator, moving from her previous role as director of Johnson Space Center in Houston. This change signals a continued focus on diversity and experienced leadership within the agency.
For space enthusiasts and citizen scientists, NASA has launched a new six-part podcast series called "Sun + Eclipse" to prepare listeners for the total solar eclipse on April 8th. This series offers insights from NASA experts and firsthand accounts from eclipse chasers, making space science accessible to all.
As we look to the future, NASA continues to push the boundaries of exploration and scientific discovery. The agency's efforts in lunar exploration, climate science, and partnerships with private industry are shaping the next era of space exploration and technological innovation.
For more information on NASA's latest projects and how you can get involved, visit nasa.gov. This has been NASA Update. I'm Sarah Johnson, reminding you to keep looking up and dreaming big.