Astronomy Nerds Unite: Feds Brainstorm Next Universe Quest
Published Date: 10/3/2025
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The Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee is meeting virtually on November 7, 2025, to hear updates from NASA, NSF, DOE, and others about space science projects. They’ll talk about teamwork between agencies and plan recommendations to boost future space research. Anyone interested can join online, and the committee’s report is due by March 15, 2026.
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