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NASA Employees Rally Against Devastating Budget Cuts

9/13/2025

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NASA employees protested outside the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum on July 20, 2025, against significant cuts to science missions.
A third protest is planned for September 15, 2025, at NASA's headquarters, driven by concerns over layoffs and mission shutdowns from proposed budget cuts.
The FY 26 budget proposes a 24% reduction in NASA's funding, including a 47% cut to science programs.
Protest leaders stress the urgency of their campaign as Congress debates the budget before the September 30 deadline.
Acting Administrator Sean Duffy emphasizes that NASA will not lose the lunar race to China and calls for decisive action amid budget challenges.

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NASA employees protested outside the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum on July 20, 2025, against significant cuts to science missions.
A third protest is planned for September 15, 2025, at NASA's headquarters, driven by concerns over layoffs and mission shutdowns from proposed budget cuts.
The FY 26 budget proposes a 24% reduction in NASA's funding, including a 47% cut to science programs.
Protest leaders stress the urgency of their campaign as Congress debates the budget before the September 30 deadline.
Acting Administrator Sean Duffy emphasizes that NASA will not lose the lunar race to China and calls for decisive action amid budget challenges.