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NASA Faces Budget Cuts, Crew Size at Risk

5/22/2025

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NASA is facing tough decisions as budget cuts loom, with plans to potentially shrink the crew on the International Space Station. Manager Dana Weigel warns that reduced funding will limit cargo missions and supplies. A staggering budget cut of over half a billion dollars could jeopardize future private astronaut missions, leaving the space community anxious about the implications.

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NASA is facing tough decisions as budget cuts loom, with plans to potentially shrink the crew on the International Space Station. Manager Dana Weigel warns that reduced funding will limit cargo missions and supplies. A staggering budget cut of over half a billion dollars could jeopardize future private astronaut missions, leaving the space community anxious about the implications.