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NASA Faces 25% Budget Cut, 41 Projects at Risk

6/1/2025

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NASA's ambitious Juno mission and vital projects hang in the balance as the White House proposes a staggering 25% budget cut for 2026, slashing funding to $18.8 billion. This historic reduction threatens 41 science initiatives and could lead to a 32% workforce decrease. The fate of these programs now rests in Congress's hands.

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NASA's ambitious Juno mission and vital projects hang in the balance as the White House proposes a staggering 25% budget cut for 2026, slashing funding to $18.8 billion. This historic reduction threatens 41 science initiatives and could lead to a 32% workforce decrease. The fate of these programs now rests in Congress's hands.