This summary covers recent developments in science news, including Airbus securing a contract for Spanish military satellites, an autonomous surgical robot successfully completing a gallbladder procedure,

NASA reportedly set to lose 2,000 senior staff members as Trump looks to slash agency’s budget - The agency saw layoffs in March and is losing nearly a quarter of its budget

Last week, seven former heads of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate signed a joint letter to Congress condemning the White House’s suggested 47% cuts to NASA science activities in its 2026 budget proposal.

Leadership changes are happening at NASA as a new administration takes over with promises that making it to Mars is a priority. Janet Petro, the director of the Kennedy Space Center, is now the ...

Although the Space Launch System (SLS) has had two missions restored – Artemis 4 and 5 – and the Gateway, a lunar space station, put back on the agenda, there is no reprieve for NASA's science programs, which are set to be halved.

The Trump administration's budget proposal calls for the number of full-time employees at NASA Glenn to be reduced from nearly 1,400 to 837 for fiscal year 2026.

NASA is expected to lose 2,145 senior staff due to proposed Trump administration budget cuts, potentially impacting future research and missions.

Friday marks 80 years to the day since Wallops' very first rocket launched. The milestone, however, comes at a time of turbulence and uncertainty at NASA.

After receiving passback documents, NASA usually has 72 hours to review the materials and then submit appeals and justification for changes. Any modifications are then incorporated into a final ...