The Trump administration's proposed 2026 NASA budget suggests significant cuts, reducing the science budget by nearly half. This proposal has received substantial backlash from both Republicans and Democrats, leading to efforts to maintain and support NASA funding. The Senate's appropriations committee is proposing a budget of $24.9 billion, which is more consistent with previous years. Senator Chris Van Hollen emphasized that the cuts would devastate NASA science and shut down many missions. Disputes continue regarding the Artemis program's costs and plans, especially after criticisms from industry leaders like Elon Musk.
The Trump administration proposed a significant reduction of NASA's science budget, which some specialists termed "nothing short of an extinction-level event for space science and exploration in the United States."
Both Republicans and Democrats voiced their discontent with Trump's budget request and are working on a last-ditch effort to save NASA from cuts.
The Senate's appropriations committee has proposed a $24.9 billion budget for NASA for 2026, aligning more closely with current funding levels.
Senator Chris Van Hollen stated, "We rejected cuts that would have devastated NASA science by 47 percent and would have terminated 55 operating and planned missions."
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