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White House Cuts NASA Budget by $6 Billion

5/3/2025

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The White House's 2026 budget proposal slashes NASA's funding by $6 billion, nearly 25%. This drastic cut means the end of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft after just two more missions, halting the Lunar Gateway project, and scrapping the Mars Sample Return program. Instead, the focus will shift to commercial lunar systems and prioritizing Mars exploration.

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The White House's 2026 budget proposal slashes NASA's funding by $6 billion, nearly 25%. This drastic cut means the end of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft after just two more missions, halting the Lunar Gateway project, and scrapping the Mars Sample Return program. Instead, the focus will shift to commercial lunar systems and prioritizing Mars exploration.