Defunct Soviet probe set for uncontrolled reentry raises alarm

May 2, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

Two reports detail that a decommissioned Soviet-era spacecraft—originally built for a Venus mission over five decades ago—is now expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere in an uncontrolled manner. Experts express uncertainty over its landing site, fueling concerns about space debris risks and the unpredictable fate of aging orbital relics.

bgr.com / A Russian satellite will crash into Earth next week, but no one knows where

cnet.com / 53 Years After Its Launch, This Soviet Spacecraft Is About to Crash Into Earth

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Trump budget cuts jeopardize NASA and science missions

May 2, 2025, 3:12 pm more...

The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposals have sparked alarm as they propose deep cuts to science funding, including crippling reductions for NASA’s programs. The proposals not only jeopardize high-profile missions such as Lunar Gateway and Mars initiatives but are criticized for undermining America’s scientific investment.

theregister.com / Trump wants to send quarter of NASA budget into black hole – and not in a good way

theverge.com / Trump’s proposed budget deals another big blow to science, clean energy, and the environment

cnbc.com / Trump aims to cut $6 billion from NASA budget, shifting $1 billion to Mars-focused missions

arstechnica.com / Trump’s 2026 budget proposal: Crippling cuts for science across the board

gizmodo.com / Trump’s Proposed NASA Budget Could Torch the Agency’s Boldest Missions

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