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The Pentagon Just Requested $1.5 Trillion. The Fight Over Golden Dome’s Most Ambitious Layer Is Just Beginning.

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The Pentagon has proposed a historic $1.5 trillion defense budget for FY2027, including $17.9 billion for the controversial Golden Dome program, aimed at developing space-based interceptors for missile defense. There are significant concerns regarding the cost, feasibility, and strategic implications of this initiative amid growing global adversary capabilities.

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The Billionaire Who Inherited NASA

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A SpaceX-backed astronaut, Jared Isaacman, now leads NASA amidst a significant transition toward private space involvement. Recently, four astronauts launched on a Moon mission, marking humanity’s farthest travel since 1972. Isaacman’s leadership raises concerns about conflicts of interest due to his ties with SpaceX, sparking debate over NASA’s future direction.

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Politics vs. Preservation: Why NASA’s New Chief Is Cooling the Push to Move Discovery

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NASA’s new leadership faces a dilemma over relocating the Space Shuttle Discovery, as per a provision in President Trump’s 2025 budget. The proposed $85 million move, driven by Texas lawmakers, seems impractical due to high costs and the shuttle’s fragile condition. Administrator Jared Isaacman suggests displaying an Orion capsule instead, emphasizing safety and budget discipline.

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