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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