NASA NASA cancels Laser Interferometer Space Antenna

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NASA has officially abandoned the LISA project due to feasibility concerns, leading the European Space Agency (ESA) to conclude that none of the proposed mission concepts can be funded within the current schedule. Additionally, NASA has withdrawn funding from the IXO project, raising concerns about the future of X-ray telescopes. The financial strain on NASA's astronomy budget is attributed to the high costs associated with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This situation highlights the challenges faced in funding significant space missions. Overall, the cancellation of these projects is seen as a setback for astronomical research.
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That sucks. =(
 
I hope Europe and Australia take up the slack. This is a valuable mission.
 
Well, it seems that NASA sent out a brief to LISA project members. "...led ESA to conclude that none of the three mission concepts were feasible within the Cosmic Vision L1 schedule." It seems that ESA can't fund these projects at their current scope either.

NASA has also decided to pull funding from the IXO project, as well. That's no fun. When is our next X-ray telescope going up?
 
Oh, no. I don't even really know what to say.
 
Damn. The JWST is sucking NASA astronomy dry.
 

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