Prof Lía Corrales

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High energy astronomer studying space dust and exoplanets. Opinions my own.

Article text says: This is the first time that a Concept Study has been killed due directly to the actions of the government that commissioned the study in the first place. The X-ray mirror lab at Goddard, in particular, was severely affected by shutdowns, illegally reallocated resources, and pressured retirements. By actively implementing the proposed budget cuts to NASA before the budget had actually been decided — the first time in history that NASA management had done so — we will now have to rely on 1999-level technology for many years to come to explore the high-energy Universe.
Finn the grey tabby cat is peeking out from under the bed covers with precious moments eyes and a front leg casually extended off the edge of the bed.
A view of green, blue and red ribbons of light (the aurora, or “northern lights”) outside an airplane window, with city lights below.
An artistic portrayal of the Chandra X-ray Observatory with the words Save Chandra