Renewed Threat To JPL As Budget Request Sparks Bipartisan Criticism
The Trump administration has proposed a 23% cut to NASA funding, including a 46% reduction to the agency’s science programs. The plan, which has drawn bipartisan criticism from Congress, could cancel 53 science missions and reduce funding for others. The proposal has sparked concerns about the future of space exploration and scientific discovery, with many in the industry expressing opposition to the cuts. The plan was first reported by the Los Angeles Times.