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NASA's FY 2024 Budget, Mars Sample Return, and International Partnerships - A Podcast on the Latest Developments
- 2024/12/25
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Welcome to our latest podcast on NASA's recent developments. This week, we're kicking off with a significant headline: NASA's FY 2024 budget has been finalized at $24.875 billion, a 2% cut from 2023, despite the Biden Administration's proposal for a 7.1% increase[1].
This budget decision has significant implications for various NASA projects. Notably, the Mars Sample Return project, which was initially threatened with cancellation by the Senate, has been allocated $300 million, with the option to spend up to $949 million if necessary, though no additional funds were provided. This means that if NASA decides to spend more than $300 million on the project, it will have to reallocate funds from other projects within the agency.
Another key development is the indefinite delay of the VERITAS Venus mission due to workforce issues at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Meanwhile, NASA has proposed $210 million for the NEO Surveyor to support a June 2028 launch readiness date and $30 million to increase contributions to the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin rover, which will search Mars for signs of ancient life.
On the international front, NASA has welcomed Thailand as the newest signatory to the Artemis Accords, a set of principles for the responsible exploration of space. Liechtenstein has also joined the Accords, becoming the 52nd nation to commit to these principles[5].
In terms of partnerships, NASA has selected multiple companies to expand the agency’s Near Space Network’s commercial direct-to-Earth capabilities services, which is crucial for mission-critical communication. Additionally, Firefly Aerospace has been awarded $179 million to deliver six experiments to the lunar surface, further advancing NASA's campaign to explore more of the Moon than ever before.
Looking ahead, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will provide a briefing on the agency’s Artemis campaign, which aims to land the next American astronauts and the first international astronaut on the South Pole region of the Moon. This briefing underscores the importance of international collaboration in space exploration.
For those interested in staying updated on NASA's latest news, you can subscribe to NASA news releases by sending an email to hqnews-join@newsletters.nasa.gov. Upcoming events include live coverage of a spacewalk outside the International Space Station and a welcome home ceremony for Expedition 71 astronauts.
In conclusion, NASA's recent developments highlight the agency's commitment to advancing space exploration while navigating budget challenges. As we look forward to upcoming events and missions, it's clear that NASA's work has significant impacts on American citizens, businesses, and international relations. Stay tuned for more updates from the space agency.
This budget decision has significant implications for various NASA projects. Notably, the Mars Sample Return project, which was initially threatened with cancellation by the Senate, has been allocated $300 million, with the option to spend up to $949 million if necessary, though no additional funds were provided. This means that if NASA decides to spend more than $300 million on the project, it will have to reallocate funds from other projects within the agency.
Another key development is the indefinite delay of the VERITAS Venus mission due to workforce issues at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Meanwhile, NASA has proposed $210 million for the NEO Surveyor to support a June 2028 launch readiness date and $30 million to increase contributions to the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin rover, which will search Mars for signs of ancient life.
On the international front, NASA has welcomed Thailand as the newest signatory to the Artemis Accords, a set of principles for the responsible exploration of space. Liechtenstein has also joined the Accords, becoming the 52nd nation to commit to these principles[5].
In terms of partnerships, NASA has selected multiple companies to expand the agency’s Near Space Network’s commercial direct-to-Earth capabilities services, which is crucial for mission-critical communication. Additionally, Firefly Aerospace has been awarded $179 million to deliver six experiments to the lunar surface, further advancing NASA's campaign to explore more of the Moon than ever before.
Looking ahead, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will provide a briefing on the agency’s Artemis campaign, which aims to land the next American astronauts and the first international astronaut on the South Pole region of the Moon. This briefing underscores the importance of international collaboration in space exploration.
For those interested in staying updated on NASA's latest news, you can subscribe to NASA news releases by sending an email to hqnews-join@newsletters.nasa.gov. Upcoming events include live coverage of a spacewalk outside the International Space Station and a welcome home ceremony for Expedition 71 astronauts.
In conclusion, NASA's recent developments highlight the agency's commitment to advancing space exploration while navigating budget challenges. As we look forward to upcoming events and missions, it's clear that NASA's work has significant impacts on American citizens, businesses, and international relations. Stay tuned for more updates from the space agency.