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NASA policy discourages naming missions after individuals

A new NASA policy makes it unlikely future missions will be named after individuals in response to the controversy surrounding the naming of the James Webb Space Telescope.

by Jeff Foust April 3, 2023April 4, 2023

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NASA renames WFIRST space telescope after pioneering woman astronomer

by Jeff Foust May 20, 2020January 23, 2023

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WFIRST, proposed for cancellation, is approved for development

by Jeff Foust March 4, 2020January 23, 2023

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White House requests significant NASA budget increase to fund Artemis program

by Jeff Foust February 10, 2020January 23, 2023

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NASA prepares to shut down Spitzer Space Telescope

by Jeff Foust January 23, 2020January 23, 2023

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WFIRST passes preliminary design review

by Jeff Foust November 11, 2019January 23, 2023

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Senate appropriators advance bill funding NASA despite uncertainties about Artemis costs

by Jeff Foust September 27, 2019January 23, 2023

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Senate bill offers $22.75 billion for NASA in 2020

by Jeff Foust September 24, 2019January 23, 2023

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WFIRST telescope passes preliminary design review

by Jeff Foust September 1, 2019January 23, 2023

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House bill restores funding to Earth science and astrophysics missions

by Jeff Foust May 22, 2019January 23, 2023