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NASA, White House and Budget Cuts
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Draconian budget and staff cuts could mean another Challenger disaster, warn current and former NASA employees.
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Space.com on MSNNASA workers plan 'Moon Day' protest on July 20 to oppose mass layoffs, budget cuts. 'This year has been an utter nightmare that has not stopped.'"NASA is being dismantled now, treating the President's budget request as marching orders rather than proposed legislation," Finch said. "Damage is occurring rapidly, daily. Although Congress is signaling bipartisan support to fund NASA, by the time they have an FY 26 budget passed, the damage will be widespread, fait accompli."
The White House's 2026 budget proposal threatens dozens of active and upcoming science missions designed to explore the cosmos.
NASA could see a 20 percent cut to its overall 2026 budget, with funding for its science division slashed in half, if a preliminary budget proposal from the White House is enacted.