Budgeting and Saving : Discovery News

Russia to Become ExoMars' Knight in Shining Armor?

Posted Tue Apr 10, 2012 12:19 PM ET | 0

After NASA was forced to step away from the ExoMars project, Europe may have found a savior in Moscow. Read more

Russia to Become ExoMars' Knights in Shining Armor?

NASA's 2013 Budget Sees Mars Mission Cuts

Posted Mon Feb 13, 2012 04:04 PM ET | 0

The proposed budget will see the U.S. space agency receive $59 million less than it did in 2012. Read more

A Mixed Bag for NASA's 2012 Budget

Posted Fri Dec 2, 2011 02:34 AM ET | 0

NASA's budget for 2012 has been signed off by President Obama -- where will the money go? Read more

Space Exploration: At What Cost?

Posted by Mark Thompson Sat Apr 9, 2011 12:56 AM ET | 0

In these uncertain times, BBC astronomer Mark Thompson shares his opinion about the funding of space exploration in light of global tragedy. Read more

Landmarks, Zoos Could Be Affected by Shutdown

Posted Fri Apr 8, 2011 04:15 PM ET | 0

As lawmakers near a potential shutdown, government institutions, from zoos to national parks, brace for impact. Read more

NASA Lacks Budget for Next Generation Rockets

Posted Tue Jan 18, 2011 06:17 PM ET | 0

The heavy-lift vehicle required to send astronauts to an asteroid and Mars cannot be constructed by the current 2016 deadline. Read more

Move Over, NASA, The Entrepreneurs Are Coming

Posted by Gene Charleton Mon Aug 16, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

Private companies are pushing to take over pieces of what used to be NASA’s exclusive turf. Read more

Wide Angle: NASA's Moon Mission Scrapped

Posted Tue Feb 2, 2010 08:37 PM ET

On Feb. 1, 2010, NASA's Constellation Program received a knockout blow. Citing tough economic times, the White House announced plans for an alternative space exploration budget. Read more

NASA's Next Step: Build Private

Posted Mon Feb 1, 2010 04:26 AM ET | 0

The Obama administration wants to tap private companies to build, launch and operate spacecraft for NASA. Read more

Five Canceled NASA Missions

Posted Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:02 PM ET | 0

What ever happened to past NASA missions that never launched? Let's revisit five spacecraft that were all incredible concepts, but never made it off the cutting room floor. Read more

NASA Eyes Three Missions on the Cheap

Posted Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:05 AM ET | 0

Facing growing pressure to cut its budget, NASA is putting together a list of low-cost expeditions. Read more

NASA Picks Site to Search for Water on Moon: Discovery News

Posted Tue Aug 4, 2009 03:01 PM ET

While the Obama administration considers whether to fund a planned U.S. return to the moon, scientists will be scouring the surface of Earth's satellite in their search for a precious resource: water. Read more

Migrating Birds Chill to Conserve Energy: Discovery News

Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009 04:48 AM ET

Migrating birds have a clever way of saving energy on their long hauls: Come nighttime, they drop their body temperatures by as much as 10 degrees. Read more

Space Station Reality Check: Now What?

Posted by Irene Klotz Wed Jul 29, 2009 08:36 PM ET | 0

NASA's budget for the space station runs out just five years after its completion date. Read more

Shuttle's Future Facing April 30 Deadline: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:26 PM ET

NASA is facing a critical deadline to make its biggest decision in a generation: whether to go forward with plans to retire the space shuttle fleet and replace it with a new mode of space travel. But the agency still has no chief to make the $230... Read more