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Bill Nelson Slams Trump's NASA Budget Cuts, Threatens Missions

9/2/2025

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Former NASA chief Bill Nelson criticized President Trump's 2026 budget proposal, which reduces NASA funding by $6 billion.
The budget cuts threaten key Moon and Mars missions and reduce major science programs by 50%.
Nelson highlighted potential personnel losses that could endanger NASA's operations.
He raised concerns about Secretary Sean Duffy's dual leadership of NASA and the Department of Transportation.

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Former NASA chief Bill Nelson criticized President Trump's 2026 budget proposal, which reduces NASA funding by $6 billion.
The budget cuts threaten key Moon and Mars missions and reduce major science programs by 50%.
Nelson highlighted potential personnel losses that could endanger NASA's operations.
He raised concerns about Secretary Sean Duffy's dual leadership of NASA and the Department of Transportation.