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- U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a 23% cut to NASA funding, including a 46% reduction in science programs.
- The proposal could cancel 53 missions and jeopardize America's space leadership, despite the Artemis focus.
- Critics, including Jet Propulsion Laboratory employees, argue these cuts threaten vital scientific research.
- Congress expresses concerns, with some lawmakers planning hearings to address cuts.
- Scientists emphasize the interdependence of space exploration and scientific research, urging reconsideration of priorities.