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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

NASA nears Artemis III orbit decision as it readies third SLS core-stage rollout

NASA is finalizing Artemis III mission decisions — notably the spacecraft’s initial lunar orbit and overall mission profile — even as Orion continues flight operations. The agency has opened public registration to watch the rollout of the third SLS core stage as hardware and timelines are finalized.

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2026-04-08T08:40:27.976695-07:00
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Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Administration Proposes $18.8B NASA Budget with Deep Science Cuts; Advocates and Lawmakers Prepare Fight

By Payload: Once again, the Trump administration has proposed an $18.8B NASA budget that would make large cuts to science and STEM missions. And—once again—advocates and lawmakers are saying they won’t stand idly by while programs are gutted.

Also: SpaceNews.com
2026-04-07T10:31:20.933978-07:00