US EditionThe Proposed NASA Budget Cuts Would Decimate American Science, an Expert Says
- The proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 includes a substantial reduction in NASA’s funding, cutting the agency’s total budget from $24.9 billion down to $18.8 billion.
- These cuts stem from a detailed Office of Management and Budget plan, which seeks to cut nearly 25% of NASA's budget and significantly reduce science and operations funding.
- Among the affected projects is the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope , which faced a 54% budget cut down to around $13 million, jeopardizing its operation shortly after its first image capture in 2020.
- Jeff Kuhn, a scientist involved with DKIST, cautioned that if the telescope encounters serious issues, there would be insufficient funds to carry out necessary repairs, partly due to $4 million being designated for other NSO equipment.
- The proposed reductions risk terminating many missions, cutting one-third of NASA's workforce, and weakening American scientific leadership and competitiveness in space exploration.
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