"To execute missions beyond Artemis V, NASA will initiate a new procurement to obtain commercial transportation services to launch astronauts to rendezvous with the lunar landers. This new procurement is expected to begin in fiscal year 2027."
"Elements of the vision unveiled by Isaacman and other NASA officials last week, such as deep space nuclear propulsion, nuclear reactors on the Moon, and prospecting for lunar resources, will require significant investment in new space technology."
"The White House proposes a $297 million reduction in NASA's space technology directorate relative to this year-and $476 million less than 2025-with cuts targeted at what the Trump administration calls 'frivolous technology projects with no applications.'"
"The White House budget office also proposes cutting $1.1 billion in funding for the International Space Station, keeping the retirement and de-orbit of the ISS on track for 2030."
NASA will continue using the SLS rocket for upcoming missions, including Artemis II and potentially through Artemis V, as mandated by Congress. A new procurement for commercial transportation services is set to begin in fiscal year 2027. Significant investments in new space technologies, such as lunar resource utilization and nuclear propulsion, are necessary. However, the White House proposes substantial budget cuts to NASA's space technology directorate and funding for the International Space Station, which contradicts congressional efforts to extend its operational life.
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