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Retired Air Force officer nominated to be NASA deputy administrator

by Jeff Foust May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

The White House has nominated a former Air Force officer and advocate for the Space Force to be the deputy administrator of NASA.

Self-proclaimed "First Buddy" Elon Musk gestures while discussing the sixth Starship test launch with President-elect Donald Trump at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. To the right of Trump is Gen. Chance Saltzman, Chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force.

Policy & Politics

House Democrats seek information from NASA and the Pentagon on Musk conflicts of interest and SpaceX foreign investment

by Jeff Foust May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Space Force chief makes case for increased funding before House panel

by Sandra Erwin May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

News

NASA budget proposal draws strong criticism

by Jeff Foust May 5, 2025May 5, 2025

SLS/Orion

Policy & Politics

White House budget proposal would phase out SLS and Orion, scale back ISS operations

by Jeff Foust May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

Lohmeier defends qualifications for Air Force post as senators question past remarks

by Sandra Erwin May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

IXPE

Civil

NASA delays astrophysics mission call for proposals amid budget uncertainties

by Jeff Foust May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Policy & Politics

Waltz defends ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield amid partisan divide

by Sandra Erwin April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Isaacman

Policy & Politics

Senate Commerce Committee advances Isaacman nomination to lead NASA

by Jeff Foust April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Policy & Politics

FCC opens new battlefront in satellite power struggle

by Jason Rainbow April 29, 2025April 29, 2025