NASA Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request: Charting a Course to the Moon and Mars - New Space Economy

NASA Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request: Charting a Course to the Moon and Mars - New Space Economy

The President’s budget request for NASA in fiscal year 2026 totals $18.8 billion. This represents a significant shift from the $24.8 billion enacted in 2025, reflecting the administration’s decision to prioritize human space exploration while scaling back in certain research and technology areas.

New NASA Budget Basics: “Embrace the Challenge”

Just out is the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for NASA – one that reflects the Trump-Vance Administration’s “commitment to strengthening America’s leadership in space exploration while exercising fiscal responsibility. “ “With this budget, we aim to shape a Golden Age of innovation and exploration,” explains acting NASA Administrator, Janet Petro, in a Technical […]