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  • NASA's Interstellar Comet, Crewed Missions, and Science Funding Updates
    The headline grabbing the world's attention this week is NASA’s discovery of an interstellar comet, designated 3I/ATLAS, now making its way through our solar system. Detected on July 1 by NASA’s ATLAS survey telescope in Chile, this rare visitor from beyond our solar neighborhood is capturing global scientific interest. According to NASA’s Planetary Defense blog, the comet poses no threat to Earth, and researchers are racing to study its physical properties as it approaches perihelion in late October, offering a unique opportunity to learn about materials formed around other stars.NASA is also preparing for the launch of its 11th crew rotation mission with SpaceX, continuing international cooperation aboard the International Space Station. Media briefings are scheduled from Johnson Space Center this Thursday. Astronaut Anil Menon is slated for his first mission as Expedition 75 crew member, highlighting NASA’s ongoing commitment to human spaceflight partnerships.Policy headlines this week revolve around the budget. The U.S. House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill for fiscal year 2025, granting NASA a modest 1% increase. However, this boost falls short of the White House’s request and fails to keep pace with inflation, putting pressure on NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. While flagship programs like Artemis and NEO Surveyor receive full funding, smaller science initiatives may face delays or cuts. The President’s budget request for NASA stands at $25.4 billion, with $7.6 billion earmarked for deep space exploration and $7.3 billion for science, but divisions such as Discovery and New Frontiers could see significant impacts. The American Astronomical Society notes that several science agencies face even steeper cuts, raising concerns about layoffs and the future of foundational research.For American citizens, these developments mean NASA’s focus will continue on critical crewed flights and high-profile science, but opportunities for smaller innovations may shrink. Businesses involved in NASA contracts—especially in robotics, spacecraft, and research—should prepare for shifting priorities. State and local governments hosting NASA centers may feel the effects of budget-driven changes in employment and project scope. International partners remain closely involved in ISS operations, and the discovery of 3I/ATLAS offers a moment for global scientific cooperation.Quoting astronaut Nichole Ayers, who this week photographed a rare “sprite” lightning phenomenon from the ISS, “We have a great view above the clouds, so scientists can use these types of pictures to better understand the formation, characteristics, and relationship of TLEs to thunderstorms.” This underscores NASA’s ongoing contributions to both space and Earth science.Looking ahead, listeners should watch for updates from Thursday’s ISS crew rotation briefings, the continued study of 3I/ATLAS, and any Senate developments regarding leadership changes at NASA. For more information, visit NASA’s official website or follow @NASA on social media. If you’re passionate about space policy, consider reaching out to your representatives to voice support for science funding.Thanks for tuning in. Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly updates on NASA and how space policy shapes our world. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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  • NASA's Evolving Priorities: Balancing Exploration and Science on a Tight Budget
    This week’s top headline from NASA is all about the agency’s evolving mission priorities and how Congress is shaping the future of American space exploration. After intense debate, Congress passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which earmarks an extra $10 billion for NASA’s human exploration efforts, including Artemis, the program aiming to return astronauts to the Moon. There’s also $85 million set aside to relocate the space shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Texas, a decision hailed by space enthusiasts and state officials alike.But not all missions are experiencing a boost. The House Appropriations Committee just proposed a 1% overall increase to NASA’s budget for the new fiscal year. While that sounds positive, it masks a tougher reality: much of the additional funds flow toward big-ticket programs like Artemis and deep space exploration, while science projects are left with significant shortfalls. According to The Planetary Society, NASA’s Science Mission Directorate is still $200 million below the President’s request, putting pressure on research and future discovery. The House budget falls $200 million short of the White House’s proposal, and inflation is biting, further stretching already thin resources.NASA’s acting leadership is also adapting to these fiscal realities by planning a new agency structure and, unfortunately, closing three offices in the months ahead. These moves are aimed at keeping flagship projects on track despite tough budget tradeoffs and a regulatory landscape that’s rapidly evolving.On the international front, NASA continues to strengthen partnerships, including a fresh contract awarded to MacLean Engineering & Applied Technologies for simulation and software support. Crew rotations to the International Space Station are set, with NASA astronaut Anil Menon scheduled for his first trip in June 2026, and SpaceX Crew-11 launching later this summer. For listeners eager for science news, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft recently buzzed past asteroid Donaldjohanson in the main belt—a critical dress rehearsal ahead of its mission to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids, with major encounters set for August 2027. According to mission scientists, these flybys help unlock secrets of the early solar system.What does all this mean for Americans? For taxpayers, your investments continue to drive technological innovation and global leadership in space, but there’s a balancing act as some smaller science programs face delays or cuts. Businesses and states tied to big programs—especially in Texas, Florida, and California—stand to benefit from new contracts and relocations. Internationally, NASA’s commitment to partnerships strengthens ties with space agencies in Europe, Japan, and beyond, maintaining U.S. influence in orbit and on the Moon.NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said recently, “We are committed to advancing American leadership in space, even as we make the hard choices needed to carry out our boldest missions.” With the Senate set to finalize the Commerce, Justice, and Science budget soon, the coming weeks are critical. Citizens can follow the spending bill markup later this week and submit public comments through NASA’s engagement platforms.Watch for the final budget decisions in Congress and tune in to NASA’s July 10 news conference for updates on upcoming launches. For more details, check NASA’s official website or your favorite trusted space news outlet. If you want your voice heard, now’s the time to reach out to your representatives and advocate for the science and exploration that inspire us all.Thanks for tuning in today and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest in space and science. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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  • NASA Progress 92 Launches, Science Budgets Face Pressure, Asteroid Flyby & More Cosmic Updates
    This week’s biggest headline from NASA is the countdown to launch of the unpiloted Progress 92 cargo spacecraft, set to lift off on a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Scheduled for July 4, Progress 92 is delivering about three tons of food, fuel, and crucial supplies to the International Space Station’s Expedition 73 crew. NASA’s live coverage is available on their NASA+ streaming service, and docking is expected July 5. This continues NASA’s commitment to international partnership and vital support for space station operations, ensuring ongoing science, safety, and collaboration among U.S. and global astronauts.In policy and budget news, NASA’s fiscal outlook is facing new challenges. The House Appropriations Committee just advanced a bill providing NASA a modest 1% funding increase for fiscal year 2025. While that sounds like good news, The Planetary Society explains the increase is actually $200 million less than the President’s request and does not keep pace with inflation, creating holes for smaller science programs. Larger programs like Artemis, NASA’s ambitious lunar return initiative, remain funded at expected levels—$7.6 billion for Deep Space Exploration—but the Science Mission Directorate will see its budget fall short, putting pressure on projects in planetary exploration, earth science, and astrophysics. This means NASA will be forced to make tough decisions about which science missions move forward and which might be delayed or scaled back. That directly impacts researchers, universities, and businesses across the country who depend on NASA funding, as well as the discoveries that the public and future generations rely on.On the regulatory front, a recently released “skinny” budget proposal for FY 2026 would see NASA facing even deeper cuts—$6 billion in total—with a pivot toward Mars exploration and away from some current lunar gateway and exploration programs, as reported by Akin Gump. If enacted, these changes would reshape NASA’s priorities and influence the growing space sector, potentially opening doors for commercial companies but narrowing the agency’s overall science portfolio.For everyday Americans and stargazers, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab highlights July’s skywatching opportunities: Mars will glow in the evening, Venus and Jupiter light up the morning, and the Aquila constellation soars overhead. Meanwhile, NASA and astronomers tracked a 120-foot asteroid, 2025 MM, which safely passed by Earth at over 800,000 miles away—a reminder of NASA’s work keeping our planet safe while advancing the science of asteroid detection and planetary defense.Looking ahead, NASA has several key events on the horizon. July 10 will bring news conferences on the upcoming International Space Station crew rotation, and astronaut Anil Menon is set for his first mission in 2026. NASA’s partnerships with industry continue as it just awarded a major advanced software services contract to MacLean Engineering & Applied Technologies, positioning the agency for future innovation.For more on these stories and coverage of major events, visit nasa.gov or tune in to NASA+ for live feeds and updates. If you’re interested in space policy or want to advocate for science funding, reach out to your representatives or join discussions with organizations like The Planetary Society.Thanks for tuning in today. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a cosmic update. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • NASA's Budget Woes: Cuts, Exploration, and the Fight for Space Science's Future
    NASA is making headlines this week as Congress considers a dramatic proposal from the White House to cancel 41 ongoing space missions and implement a 47% cut to NASA’s science programs. This cost-saving measure, announced just days ago, would eliminate some of the agency’s most celebrated missions and result in the largest workforce reduction in NASA’s history, with up to a third of its employees at risk. The White House says these cuts aim to refocus NASA on Mars exploration and competition with China, but critics warn that halting active spacecraft—many already launched and mid-discovery—would be, as The Planetary Society puts it, an extinction-level event for space science. While the threat of these budget cuts dominates the conversation, there’s movement in Congress, too. Senator Ted Cruz has put forward an amendment seeking a $10 billion boost for NASA, which could bolster ongoing Artemis lunar and small-satellite initiatives, even as financial pressure casts a long shadow on these plans. This budget wrangling comes at a critical moment, with the Artemis program and Mars-focused research seen as vital to maintaining American leadership in space.On the operations front, NASA is preparing for two major missions: the SpaceX Crew-11 launch, with astronauts Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov, is set for late July or early August. Additionally, NASA astronaut Anil Menon will join Expedition 75 to the International Space Station in June 2026, highlighting the ongoing collaboration with Roscosmos and the international space community. NASA is also expanding public engagement, announcing this week that its NASA+ streaming programming will be available on Netflix starting this summer, aiming to bring the excitement of space missions into more American homes.From a policy angle, cost-cutting is sparing human exploration programs but spells trouble for earth science, astrophysics, and heliophysics research. Proposed cuts include $2.3 billion from space science, $1.2 billion from earth science, and $1.1 billion from mission support, with the in-development lunar Gateway station and both the SLS and Orion programs facing phaseout. The Office of Management and Budget argues these measures will save billions and keep NASA competitive, but the scientific community warns of losing critical data on climate, planetary science, and our cosmic neighborhood.The ripple effects will reach far beyond NASA. American businesses reliant on contracts for instruments or technical services could face layoffs and lost innovation, while state and local economies near NASA centers will feel the impact of job reductions. Internationally, the U.S. risks ceding leadership to other nations eager to step into the vacuum, potentially undermining longstanding partnerships and collaborative missions.NASA leadership and advocacy groups are urging the public to make their voices heard. According to The Planetary Society, there is still time for citizens to contact their Congressional representatives and emphasize the importance of investing in space science, not just for technological spinoffs and economic benefits, but for keeping humanity’s spirit of exploration alive.Looking ahead, keep your eye on the final Congressional budget negotiations later this summer, the Crew-11 launch, and the rollout of NASA+ on Netflix. If you’re passionate about space, now is the moment to reach out to your lawmakers or participate in advocacy campaigns. For more details, visit NASA’s website or organizations like The Planetary Society. Thanks for tuning in to our NASA news roundup. Don’t forget to subscribe and stay curious about what lies beyond our world. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • NASA's Sungrazing Probe Breaks Records, Commercial Crews Fly, and Budget Shifts Ahead
    Big news from NASA this week as the Parker Solar Probe completed its twenty-fourth close approach to the Sun, matching its own record by skimming just 3.8 million miles from the solar surface. According to NASA’s Arik Posner, this mission is not only pushing technological limits but also providing “unrivaled measurements of the solar wind and solar activity” at a time when the sun is entering a more active phase in its cycle. Why does this matter to listeners? These breakthroughs help protect astronauts, satellites, and even power grids back here on Earth by giving us a better understanding of space weather, which can disrupt everything from navigation systems to airline operations. The Parker Probe’s continuing health and performance are good news for everyone depending on reliable space and communications infrastructure, and for the growing U.S. commercial and international space sectors.On the human spaceflight front, NASA’s collaborative efforts continue to expand. This week, NASA is welcoming the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Four private astronauts, launched with American commercial partners, are now in orbit, where they’ll engage in research, outreach, and commercial projects. NASA sees these missions as a critical step in developing a robust low-Earth orbit economy—a strategy that aims to empower U.S. industry, lower government costs, and shift the agency’s focus to deep space Artemis missions to the Moon and eventually Mars. This public-private partnership model is changing the space landscape, opening new doors for state and local governments, U.S. companies, and international partners alike, all while fueling job growth and technological innovation.There are also updates on the budget front. The House Appropriations Committee has moved forward with a bill increasing NASA’s budget by 1%, but with significant shifts—channeling more resources to human and robotic exploration while leaving science programs with less than planned. That means, while Artemis and deep space exploration are funded at requested levels, the Science Mission Directorate faces a $200 million shortfall versus the White House’s request. Experts warn this could put pressure on smaller science projects and create tough choices for NASA leadership.If you’re wondering about upcoming events, keep an eye out for NASA’s Crew-11 mission set for late July, and another commercial cargo launch in August that will deliver science gear and station supplies—plus a powerful boost to the ISS’s orbit, reducing reliance on Russian hardware. For skywatchers, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab notes that Saturn and Venus are putting on a show in the morning sky, and the Milky Way’s core is at its brightest.For ways to get involved, NASA invites citizens to tune in to mission coverage on NASA+ and follow agency updates on social media. Policymakers and stakeholders can watch the budget process and provide public input as Congress debates final allocations.Thanks for tuning in to this week’s NASA update. Don’t forget to subscribe to catch all the latest developments in space policy, science, and exploration. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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