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Trump's Budget Proposal Cuts NASA Funding by 25%

6/7/2025

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The Trump administration's budget proposal threatens to slash NASA's funding by nearly 25%, plummeting from $24.8 billion in 2025 to just $18.8 billion in 2026. This drastic cut could lead to a workforce reduction of nearly a third, jeopardizing vital research at centers like NASA Glenn and Langley, and igniting fears among lawmakers about stifling innovation and economic growth.

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The Trump administration's budget proposal threatens to slash NASA's funding by nearly 25%, plummeting from $24.8 billion in 2025 to just $18.8 billion in 2026. This drastic cut could lead to a workforce reduction of nearly a third, jeopardizing vital research at centers like NASA Glenn and Langley, and igniting fears among lawmakers about stifling innovation and economic growth.