"NASA's Delayed Ultraviolet Astronomy Mission to Probe Stellar Explosions and Explore the Universe"

NASA has selected the Ultraviolet Explorer (UVEX) spacecraft for development as its next astrophysics Medium-class Explorer mission, which will perform an all-sky survey at ultraviolet wavelengths. However, due to budget challenges, the launch of UVEX has been delayed by two years to 2030. This delay is linked to budget issues within NASA’s broader astrophysics program, and the agency is working to prioritize missions already in development while supporting the innovative UVEX concept. NASA officials have warned of budget pressures on the agency, including its astrophysics programs, and are working to ensure a balanced portfolio across astrophysics.