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Trump Administration Proposes Deep NASA Cuts and Focus on Human Exploration

  • On May 2, 2025, the Trump administration unveiled a proposal to reduce NASA's 2026 budget by $6 billion, cutting funding by nearly a quarter from the previous year's level and redirecting a portion toward initiatives focused on Mars exploration.
  • This large reduction targets space science, Earth science, and legacy programs, and reflects a shift toward prioritizing human exploration focused on beating China to the Moon and landing on Mars.
  • Key projects like the Space Launch System rocket, Orion crew capsule, Gateway lunar station, and Mars Sample Return mission would be phased out or canceled, while a $1 billion boost would fund Mars-focused initiatives.
  • Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro acknowledged the tough choices in an agency-wide memo, urging resilience and discipline, and stated the budget "sets the stage for our next great achievements."
  • If enacted, this historic 24% cut could cause program disruptions and criticism of undermining American leadership in space, although the budget must still receive Congressional approval.
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PBS NewsHour broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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