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NASA Faces Backlash Over Landsat Program Budget Cuts

8/1/2025

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NASA is under fire for moving forward with cuts to the Landsat program, even as Congress has yet to approve the FY 2026 budget. A crucial meeting next week will seek alternatives for the Landsat-9 mission, amid proposed budget reductions. Congress has highlighted Landsat's vital role in Earth observation, earmarking $183 million to ensure its future.

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NASA is under fire for moving forward with cuts to the Landsat program, even as Congress has yet to approve the FY 2026 budget. A crucial meeting next week will seek alternatives for the Landsat-9 mission, amid proposed budget reductions. Congress has highlighted Landsat's vital role in Earth observation, earmarking $183 million to ensure its future.