Trump proposes steep cut to NASA budget as astronauts head for the Moon
13 hours ago
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- President Donald Trump's budget blueprint for fiscal year 2027 proposes a 23% cut to NASA's budget, amounting to a $5.6 billion reduction from 2026 levels.
- The budget prioritizes landing humans on the Moon and building a Moon base before the end of Trump's term, while cutting funding for what it deems 'unnecessary and overpriced activities.'
- The proposal is the initial step in a multi-month process, requiring Congress to pass and reconcile appropriations bills before final approval by the President.
- Congress rejected a similar NASA budget cut last year and is expected to significantly modify this proposal, as noted by the historical context of bipartisan support for NASA funding.
- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will publicly defend the budget, emphasizing goals like sustaining U.S. leadership in deep space exploration and accelerating technological innovation.