NASA Shrinks Planetary Science Advisory Groups Amid Budget Constraints

NASA will end funding for eight planetary science advisory groups by the end of April as part of a broader squeeze on advisory structures and a tight Planetary Science Division budget. The groups may continue to operate on their own, potentially under new names, with NASA offering limited support (e.g., travel for students). NASA also plans to replace multiple advisory bodies with a single all-discipline science advisory committee, reflecting a wider federal effort to reduce advisory panels.