The 40th Space Symposium is underway in Colorado Springs, attracting a large and diverse crowd, despite budgetary constraints affecting some NASA and military personnel. The subdued NASA presence and the ongoing confirmation hearing for the new NASA administrator are overshadowing other news.
40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs
12,000 registrants, including 1,500 military/government attendees
Subdued NASA presence due to budgetary constraints and confirmation hearing for NASA administrator nominee
Concerns about NASA's future under the Trump administration and potential termination of Earth science missions