NASA science is saved for now. This week on Planetary Radio.

I'm Sarah al-Ahmed of the Planetary Society, with more of the human adventure across our solar system and beyond.

After months of uncertainty, the U.S. Congress has overbeating. more of the human adventure across our solar system and beyond.

After months of uncertainty, the U.S. Congress has overwhelmingly passed a budget that restores

near full funding for NASA science, rejecting proposed cuts that would have ended dozens of missions.

The last year brought uncertainty and lasting losses. But the space community spoke up, and it made the difference.

In this episode, I'm joined by Jack Carelli, the Planetary Society's Director of Government Relations,

and Ari Coppell, our AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow.

They'll break down what actually passed and what this moment

means for the future of U.S. space exploration. And later in the show, we'll check in with Bruce Betz,

our chief scientist for What's Up, including a look at the recent return of astronauts from

the International Space Station and what we know about that situation. If you love planetary

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I've been waiting almost a year to say this, you guys.

The space community saved NASA science.

We actually did it.

And it's worth taking a moment to explain just how close NASA science came to the edge over

the last year.

In early 2025, the White House released a budget proposal through the Office of Management

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