"Trump's proposal for a Mars mission requires a substantial budget increase at a time when he plans to cut NASA's funding significantly, presenting a major challenge."
"NASA has a long-standing aspiration to land humans on Mars, but current funding and technological constraints indicate this goal likely won't materialize until the 2040s."
President Donald Trump has presented NASA with the ambitious challenge of landing humans on Mars, coupled with a budget request for fiscal year 2026 that threatens to cancel various missions. The proposed budget cuts NASA's annual funding from $25 billion to under $19 billion, raising concerns among scientists about the agency's capability to achieve such a monumental feat, given it would likely cost hundreds of billions. Space policy experts note a need for increased spending, while internal conflicts arise as NASA grapples with prioritizing Mars over other projects.
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