Saving Astrobiology

Carl Sagan Center Formed to Study Life in the Universe

“The proposed 50-percent cut in the NASA Astrobiology budget for 2007 is a clear reminder of how volatile government support for science can be,” said Hubbard, former director of NASA Ames Research Center. “Our immediate goal is to raise $4-6M over the next 3 years so that we can sustain our top researchers. The longer term vision is to establish endowed chairs and create additional laboratory capabilities,” Hubbard stated. As the Sagan Chair, Hubbard will provide ongoing strategic guidance for the new Center.”