The dark age of NASA science? Analyzing the FY 2026 budget proposal

The dark age of NASA science? Analyzing the FY 2026 budget proposal

The White House has released its Fiscal Year 2026 congressional budget justification for NASA, and the implications are staggering. If enacted, this proposal would slash NASA’s science program funding by nearly half, cancel dozens of active and upcoming missions, and reduce the agency’s workforce by one-third. Sarah Al-Ahmed is joined by Jack Kiraly, The Planetary Society’s director of government relations, to examine what’s in the nearly 500-page document, what it means for the future of space science and exploration, and how advocates can still act to save NASA science.

Then, in What’s Up, Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts shares insights on China’s newly launched asteroid sample return mission, Tianwen-2. The spacecraft will rendezvous with near-Earth asteroid 469219 Kamoʻoalewa, offering new scientific opportunities amidst a moment of global uncertainty in space exploration.

Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-FY-2026-budget-proposal

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Confirmed: Water Was on Mars!

Confirmed: Water Was on Mars!

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8 Mar 200426min

Jim Bell, The Pancam Man!

Jim Bell, The Pancam Man!

Planetary Radio talks with the developer of the Pancam on the Mars Exploration Rovers, Jim Bell. We also feature the last pair of Student Astronauts, and another visit with Astrobots Biff Starling and...

1 Mar 200429min

RATs, Astrobots, and a Six Iron on the Moon!

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23 Feb 200426min

Stardust Status Report

Stardust Status Report

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16 Feb 200430min

The Astrobots are Back on Our Show!

The Astrobots are Back on Our Show!

After a long hiatus, Biff Starling and Sandy Moondust return to the air. You'll also hear from Mars Exploration Rover Entry, Descent and Landing Chief Engineer Wayne Lee, and from two more of the Stud...

9 Feb 200426min

Mars Exploration Rover Flight Director Chris Lewicki

Mars Exploration Rover Flight Director Chris Lewicki

Opportunity is on a roll and Spirit is almost back to full health as we visit with the young Flight Director for the mission. We also hear from two more of the Student Astronauts.Learn more about your...

2 Feb 200429min

Opportunity Lands and Hope Builds for Spirit

Opportunity Lands and Hope Builds for Spirit

We celebrate the perfect landing of Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity with special guest Rob Manning, plus lots more, including two more Student Astronauts, and a "name that outcropping" contest from...

26 Jan 200434min

The First Student Astronauts Arrive

The First Student Astronauts Arrive

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12 Jan 200428min

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