Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts to NASA: An 'Extinction-Level Event'?
The Trump administration is considering severe budget cuts to NASA's science programs, potentially cutting funding by 50% for fiscal year 2026. This move threatens to drastically reduce the agency's overall budget by 25%, sparking fears amongst space advocacy groups of an 'extinction-level event' for US space science and exploration. The cuts could significantly impact notable missions and projects, including the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter and the New Horizons Pluto mission, altering the future of US space exploration.
Mar 7