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Trump’s Budget Cuts NASA Funding by 24%, Threatens Space Missions

6/3/2025

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President Trump's budget proposal slashes NASA's funding by 24%, bringing it down to $18.8 billion. This drastic cut threatens vital programs like the Space Launch System and critical science missions, sparking fears about the agency's ability to pursue ambitious lunar and Mars explorations while shifting focus towards private space industry investments.

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President Trump's budget proposal slashes NASA's funding by 24%, bringing it down to $18.8 billion. This drastic cut threatens vital programs like the Space Launch System and critical science missions, sparking fears about the agency's ability to pursue ambitious lunar and Mars explorations while shifting focus towards private space industry investments.