- Well this is worrying. NASA has maintained funding for ADS but not SciX (a broader database). In response, management is planning to *close* ADS in Feb 2026, forcing all users to switch to SciX. ☄️🔭 Funding info: ads.harvard.edu/adsug/2025/0... Transition plan: ads.harvard.edu/adsug/2025/0...
- I'm happy to report that "Scenario 2" won't be necessary, as NASA has just communicated to us that SciX funding will continue in 2026 (albeit at a reduced level). Therefore, we will not be forcing astronomers to leave ADS, but rather develop a plan that allows a longer transition.Dec 9, 2025 17:20
- That's great news! Congratulations on securing the funding. I hope the transition is as smooth and seamless as possible. Thanks for everything you & the ADS team do. Astronomy is very privileged to have such a valuable resource, especially that it's free to users.
