ISS Conference Scrapped as NASA Budget Cuts Threaten Crew and Cargo

The International Space Station (ISS) is facing a bleak future as NASA proposes significant budget cuts, potentially halving its operational costs and reducing crew support by 25%. The upcoming ISS National Lab's conference was canceled due to these financial constraints. With the station set to retire in 2030 after more than two decades of service, NASA is exploring ways to minimize impact on lunar and Mars exploration efforts while addressing long-standing budget challenges that have already strained its resources.