Trump's NASA Budget Cuts Draw Ire: Shifts Focus to Mars, Axes 41 Projects
President Trump's budget proposal slashes NASA's funding by nearly 25%, from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion, targeting the agency's science portfolio. While private sector partnerships for Mars exploration find favor, critics argue vital missions face termination. This includes key projects like Mars Sample Return, Venus exploration, and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Meanwhile, the retirement of the SLS rocket and Orion capsule after just two more launches threatens lunar aspirations. Public, scientific, and congressional outrage mounts, prompting questions about the future of space exploration in a privately-led model.
Jun 3