Can space exploration continue to thrive in a changing world?

And why does it matter for all of us?

We'll address some hard questions this week on Planetary Radio.

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

As many of you know, NASA is facing the largest proposed budget cut in its history, threatening missions, technological advancements, and our understanding of the universe.

Today I'm joined by Casey Dreyer, our chief of space policy,

and Amber Trujillo, our digital community manager, to break down the toughest questions people

are asking us about NASA's budget. Then, Jack Corelli, our director of government relations,

returns with an update on the growing community movement to save NASA science. He'll share how

organizations, student groups, and even podcasts are stepping up to protect space exploration.

And as always, we'll wrap up with What's Up with Bruce Betts, where we'll discuss some of the

most recent NASA spinoff technologies that are making our lives better here on Earth.

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Before we jump into our conversations for today, I want to take a moment to celebrate all

of the graduates out there. It's that time of the year again. Whether you're finishing high

school, college, or earning that advanced degree, you did it. Your hard work and perseverance

have brought you to this moment, and you should be proud. A special

congratulations to Finley, the son of our audio editor for graduating high school. We're cheering you on,

and we can't wait to see what you do next. And speaking of bright futures, it's moments like these

that remind us why space exploration matters. It's about pushing boundaries, asking huge questions, and fighting for the discoveries that

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