Day of Action 2026: Rejoining the fight to save NASA science
From Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science by The Planetary Society
May 6, 2026 · 60 min
About this episode
The episode covers the 2026 Day of Action in Washington, D.C., where advocates gather to oppose cuts to NASA's science budget.
The fight to save NASA science is back. Planetary Radio host Sarah Al-Ahmed takes you to Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Day of Action, where Planetary Society members, scientists, and advocates hit Capitol Hill to oppose a proposed 46% cut to NASA's science budget.
People in this episode
Host: Sarah Al-Ahmed
Topics covered
- NASA science budget
- advocacy
- government action
- space exploration
- science funding
Keywords
- NASA
- science budget
- advocacy
- Planetary Society
- Washington D.C.
- Day of Action
- space exploration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Planetary Society, NASA
Places: Washington, D.C.
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