Space scientists get double reprieve

Tony Reichhardt

NASA reversed two decisions in one day on 27 March, reinstating the Dawn asteroid mission cancelled earlier this month and restoring some funds cut from astrobiology research. Both announcements have left scientists happy but also puzzled by a seemingly erratic decision-making process at the space agency, where managers are struggling to pay for an ambitious slate of science missions with a shrinking budget.

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