2027 U.S. Budget-NASA

By Vivienne Machi
The Space Force’s focus areas for fiscal '27 investments are in space control capabilities, bolstering its launch infrastructure, and test and training support.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
A House panel on April 30 narrowly rejected a 23% budget cut for NASA proposed by the Trump administration.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
U.S. Space and defense officials say an acquisition coordination office is being established, focused on cislunar operations.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force’s fiscal 2027 budget request shows intent to award the next two GPS III Follow-On satellites over the next two years.
Satellites

By Mark Carreau
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told a House panel April 27 he is confident the agency can return astronauts to the Moon to establish a sustainable human presence ahead of China.
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force may finally be getting serious about highly maneuverable spacecraft, as satellite builders debut new platforms.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended sweeping changes to the Artemis program before U.S. lawmakers April 22.
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
One of the U.S. Space Force’s main acquisition offices could soon undergo a significant revamp.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
When OMB's fiscal 2027 budget request was unveiled, what stood out for the U.S. Space Force was a sizable win for its overall budget, a record $71 billion.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
NASA’s X-plane call; batteries for eR66; air-to-fuel SAF process; and volatiles key to contrails.
Emerging Technologies

By Irene Klotz
A key NASA appropriator intends to lobby fellow legislators to fund NASA at its current level instead of the Trump administration's proposed 24% cut.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi, Graham Warwick
The Trump administration finds little room for science and aeronautics in its quest to return to the Moon.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
NASA shifts focus to flight research as budget cuts reshape aeronautics priorities, emphasizing X-planes, hypersonics and automated airspace systems.
Budget, Policy & Regulation