Space Science Cut Update

Planetary Society: Congress Committee Hears Your S.O.S.!

“The Planetary Society’s Save Our Science campaign has made a huge impact in Washington, D.C. We — all of us — made a difference. The petitions you signed, the newspaper ads and the congressional presentation you helped fund, and your tremendous support have been all important in influencing a favorable consideration by the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee.”

2007 NASA BUDGET: Space Scientists Score a Modest Victory in House Spending Bill, Science

“After months of fretting, arguing, and lobbying, earth and space scientists got some good news last week. The House panel that funds NASA proposed adding $75 million–mostly for research grants–to the agency’s science programs next year. That is less than half of what the National Research Council (NRC) urged in a May report, but it demonstrates that researchers have the political muscle to battle the Administration’s campaign to replace the space shuttle and return humans to the moon at the expense of several scientific projects.”