NASA is facing challenges in launching new telescopes and planetary science missions despite a stable science budget of $7.25 billion. The agency's science funding has not significantly changed since 2000, even with previous attempts to cut it. Under the leadership of Jared Isaacman, who took office in December, NASA's focus has shifted towards human spaceflight and lunar missions, particularly following the success of the Artemis II mission, which recently carried four astronauts around the Moon. Isaacman is advocating for a new approach to space exploration, emphasizing the need for more affordable missions. He aims to prioritize smaller projects, suggesting that NASA should pursue 10 missions at $100 million each instead of fewer, larger missions costing over $1 billion. This strategy is intended to allow NASA to conduct more scientific research and exploration. Additionally, plans to launch a nuclear-powered spacecraft to deliver drone rotorcraft to Mars by 2028 have been announced, indicating a commitment to innovative exploration methods. However, concrete changes to NASA's science program remain unclear as Isaacman has defended previous budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration.