The Trump administration has proposed a substantial 24% cut to NASA's budget, amounting to nearly $6 billion. This initiative jeopardizes vital partnerships, particularly affecting the Artemis moon program, which involves significant collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher stressed the need for international cooperation in space amid these budget concerns. Additionally, the plan appears to realign NASAâs focus towards Mars exploration, influenced by private sector interests like those of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, while maintaining its human exploration initiatives.
The proposed budget would cut NASA's current $24.8bn budget by 24%, possibly threatening major science projects and the work of thousands of researchers around the world.
Joseph Aschbacher emphasized 'the importance of cooperation in space activities,' highlighting the potential impact of NASA's budget changes on international partnerships.
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