SCIENCE & RESEARCH

NASA crowdsources innovation in space.

NASA selects 25 for Open Innovation Service contracts. Protests planned against NASA budget cuts. UKSA calls for scientific instrument proposals. And more.

Jun 9, 2025

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT SCIENCE & RESEARCH

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Summary

The US Space Agency has announced 25 new NASA Open Innovation Service contracts. Protests are planned against proposed cuts to NASA’s budget. The UK Space Agency has launched a call for proposals for a UK-led scientific instrument for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory, and more.

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Our guest today is Patrick O'Neill, Public Affairs and Outreach Lead at the International Space Station US National Laboratory.

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Selected Reading

NASA Awards Third Crowdsourcing Contract Iteration

Ex-NASA Admin pick blames Musk ties for pulled nomination- The Register

Stop the NASA Budget Cuts Protest - Action Network

UK aims to lead an instrument on NASA mission to find habitable worlds

Canada reaffirms international collaboration with the European Space Agency

SpaceX fires up Super Heavy booster ahead of Starship's 10th test flight (video)- Space

Redwire Announces Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger to Acquire Edge Autonomy

Trump’s Golden Dome Creates Opening for Space Force to Gain Relevance

China's Tianwen 2 spacecraft sends home 1st photo as it heads for mysterious 'quasi-moon' asteroid- Space

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