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Bridenstine Supports 50% Cap on NASA Launch Funding

3/3/2026

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  • Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator, welcomed Congress considering a 50% cap on NASA launch funding for any provider.
  • He credited Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell for the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025.
  • The provision could affect SpaceX, NASA's sole crewed-vehicle provider, by restricting crewed lunar missions.
  • Bridenstine's consulting firm has received significant funding from United Launch Alliance, a former SpaceX competitor.