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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

NASA Telescope Named For ‘Mother of Hubble’ Nancy Grace Roman

by SpaceRef May 20, 2020

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WFIRST, proposed for cancellation, is approved for development

by Jeff Foust March 4, 2020January 23, 2023

NASA Approves Development of Universe-Studying, Planet-Finding Mission

by SpaceRef March 3, 2020July 15, 2024

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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

Simulating The First Image From WFIRST

by SpaceRef January 6, 2020July 15, 2024

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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