During Trump's first term, the administration signed Space Policy Directive 1 to return astronauts to the moon, leading to Project Artemis, which aims for Mars. Proposed cuts of $6 billion to NASA, approximately 24%, would be the largest funding reduction in agency history and primarily affect the science unit. Congress has countered, maintaining current funding levels vital for Artemis. The Senate committee rejected terminative proposals for Artemis's key missions, revealing ongoing contention regarding commitment to lunar exploration and the overarching goal to win the new space race against China.
President Trump's first term saw Space Policy Directive 1 signed to return American astronauts to the moon, evolving into Project Artemis aimed at Mars.
The White House proposed a $6 billion cut to NASA funding, a 24 percent reduction deemed the largest in history, impacting scientific missions.
Despite initial cuts, Congressional committees have resisted funding reductions, keeping NASA science funding at current levels crucial for Project Artemis.
The Senate appropriations committee rejected plans to terminate Project Artemis's Space Launch System, reflecting ongoing tension about commitment to lunar exploration.
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