White House works to ground NASA science missions before Congress can act
10 months ago
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- Trump White House is pushing to cut NASA's science programs, with mission leaders asked to prepare 'closeout' plans by July 9.
- Closeout plans assume termination by October 1, 2025, with operational missions expected to wrap up within 3 months.
- NASA memos claim the closeout plans are for 'planning exercise only,' but scientists suspect actual mission cancellations are intended.
- The Trump administration aims to cancel NASA science missions before Congress passes the 2026 budget, starting October 1.
- NASA's proposed budget for 2026 seeks a 24% cut, with Science Mission Directorate facing nearly 50% reductions.