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Musk retreats on Dragon decommission threat after spat with Trump

Elon Musk has quietly dropped his warning to pull SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft from NASA and Pentagon programs, easing a standoff with President Trump that had put critical ISS cargo and crew missions and some $22 billion in contracts at risk.

2025-06-05T13:30:00.315979-07:00

Politico

White House Withdraws Jared Isaacman’s NASA Nomination, Citing America First Alignment

2025-05-31T12:18:00.705047-07:00

Ars Technica

Trump withdraws NASA administrator nominee as draconian budget proposal threatens Mars, SLS and Orion

2025-06-03T09:36:03.268268-07:00

Space.com

NASA, Axiom Space and SpaceX Set June 10 for Axiom Mission 4 Falcon 9 Launch

2025-06-03T13:12:17.438666-07:00

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Musk retreats on Dragon decommission threat after spat with Trump Elon Musk has quietly dropped his warning to pull SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft from NASA and Pentagon programs, easing a standoff with President Trump that had put critical ISS cargo and crew missions and some $22 billion in contracts at risk.

2025-06-05T13:30:00.315979-07:00

Musk retreats on Dragon decommission threat after spat with Trump

Ars Technica

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Trump Cancels Key SpaceX Contracts, Threatening U.S. Space Program President Trump has ordered the cancellation of multiple SpaceX contracts awarded under the previous administration, a move that industry insiders warn could disrupt NASA’s commercial partnerships and stall critical missions, including lunar landers and resupply flights. Critics say the decision undermines U.S. competitiveness and contractor confidence.

2025-06-05T13:10:30.983925-07:00

Trump Cancels Key SpaceX Contracts, Threatening U.S. Space Program

Wall Street Journal

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Senate Republicans Move to Shield $10B for Artemis and ISS Amid NASA Cuts Senate GOP leaders are discussing directing roughly $10 billion to preserve funding for NASA’s Artemis lunar program and the International Space Station. The initiative is a direct response to White House budget proposals targeting deep reductions in NASA’s flagship human exploration missions.

2025-06-05T11:59:38.943807-07:00

Senate Republicans Move to Shield $10B for Artemis and ISS Amid NASA Cuts

Seattle Times

Trump’s NASA Budget Cuts Threaten Washington State’s Space Ecosystem The White House’s latest budget blueprint calls for significant reductions in NASA funding to streamline perceived bureaucratic inefficiencies. While advocates argue for measured, surgical reforms, sweeping cuts risk deep impacts on Washington state’s NASA facilities, research institutions and contractor workforce.

2025-06-05T08:10:05.029514-07:00

Trump’s NASA Budget Cuts Threaten Washington State’s Space Ecosystem

Scientific American

NASA Lays Groundwork for Managing Death in Space NASA has started drafting protocols for handling an astronaut’s death off Earth, outlining medical verification, body storage and return procedures, and jurisdictional responsibilities—a move that underscores the need for clear international agreements ahead of expanded lunar, orbital and commercial missions.

2025-06-04T08:42:52.915796-07:00

NASA Lays Groundwork for Managing Death in Space

nasawatch.com

NASA SMD Cuts Direct Funding for Lunar, Planetary and Space Science Conferences NASA’s Science Mission Directorate has issued a solicitation notice ending its direct financial support for lunar, planetary and space science conferences. Organizers and research teams must now secure alternative funding to host key gatherings that underpin mission planning and community collaboration.

2025-06-04T08:33:47.099259-07:00

NASA SMD Cuts Direct Funding for Lunar, Planetary and Space Science Conferences

SpaceNews.com

NASA advisory committees adapt to shifting political priorities NASA’s longstanding network of advisory committees is adjusting processes and membership in response to new directives from the current administration and Congress. As budget allocations and mission priorities shift toward lunar exploration and commercial partnerships, committee chairs face challenges in maintaining scientific integrity and stakeholder engagement.

2025-06-04T07:03:47.666259-07:00

NASA advisory committees adapt to shifting political priorities

SpaceNews.com

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NASA’s Budget Shortfall Prompts Calls for Agency Overhaul NASA is confronting a deepening budget crisis that threatens core programs from planetary science to human exploration. Agency leaders and stakeholders see this funding pinch as a catalyst to streamline costs, recalibrate mission priorities and strengthen partnerships with commercial and international partners.

2025-06-04T04:03:27.710196-07:00

NASA’s Budget Shortfall Prompts Calls for Agency Overhaul

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