NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory faces uncertain future amid proposed budget cuts
The Chandra X-ray spacecraft, a cornerstone of modern astronomy, faces an uncertain future as NASA’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal threatens its mission. In a letter to the Chandra community, Patrick Slane, director of the Chandra X-ray Center, outlined the grim outlook presented by the proposed budget cuts. Chandra has been a pioneer in X-ray … Read more