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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten NASA's Future and Missions

3/16/2025

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The Trump administration's budget cuts loom ominously over U.S. astronomy and space science, slashing NASA's Science Mission Directorate budget by a staggering 50%. This drastic reduction endangers vital missions like the Hubble Space Telescope and the Artemis program, leaving researchers anxious about job security and the nation's scientific future. They call for public support to combat these devastating cuts.

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The Trump administration's budget cuts loom ominously over U.S. astronomy and space science, slashing NASA's Science Mission Directorate budget by a staggering 50%. This drastic reduction endangers vital missions like the Hubble Space Telescope and the Artemis program, leaving researchers anxious about job security and the nation's scientific future. They call for public support to combat these devastating cuts.