All articles tagged with #nasa missions
NASA chose Boeing 747s as Shuttle Carrier Aircrafts to transport space shuttles, leveraging their low-wing design and capacity to carry and deploy shuttles during the space program, especially for repositioning and testing purposes, playing a crucial role in the shuttle missions' success.
This Week In Space episode 170 features Dr. Robert O'Brien discussing atomic space batteries, specifically radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), which have powered many historic space missions by converting heat from nuclear elements into electricity, especially useful in the dark outer solar system. The episode also covers recent space news, including the universe's projected lifespan, upcoming celestial events, and a model Falcon 9 rocket for enthusiasts.
A group of current and former NASA employees issues a formal dissent to recent policy changes they believe undermine NASA's safety, mission, and international collaborations, emphasizing the importance of adhering to congressional funding and safeguarding NASA's core values.
The article criticizes NASA's current political climate, highlighting the contrast between public praise for NASA's science achievements and the administration's budget cuts and cancellations of science programs, suggesting a disconnect between rhetoric and policy.
The Trump administration's proposed budget significantly cuts NASA's funding by 25%, eliminating 40 missions across various fields including solar, planetary, Earth, lunar, and space exploration, which could halt or delay critical scientific research and exploration efforts.