NASA Earth science director expects short-term budget stability

by Jeff FoustJanuary 10, 2017January 23, 2023

At a time when NASA earth scientists are concerned their research may be scuttled by the incoming Trump administration, the space agency’s top science official is preaching pragmatism and unity.

The head of NASA’s Earth science division says he does not expect major changes in his programs for the remainder of the fiscal year despite a change in administrations.

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