US EditionMaryland lawmakers say Trump cuts to NASA Goddard could slash US space programs in half
- Preliminary US government plans suggest the Trump administration aims to slash climate and space science budgets across multiple agencies.
- These proposed cuts reflect Trump's past efforts to reduce the size of the US government and prioritize other areas.
- NASA's Earth-science budget could be halved, NOAA's budget cut by 27%, and projects like the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope face cancellation.
- Casey Dreier stated that this action could mean a "wholesale dismantling of NASA's scientific fleet and the pipeline of future missions."
- These potential cuts have alarmed scientists, raising concerns about brain drain and hindering the nation's ability to monitor climate and explore space.
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Bipartisan US Planetary Science Caucus 'alarmed' by Trump's possible plans to slash NASA budget and block Mars Sample Return
In response to reports of the Trump administration aiming to slash NASA's 2026 science budget by nearly half, US Planetary Science Caucus co-chairs have expressed their alarm.
Trump administration cuts off funding for Kutztown University’s NASA program
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. The Trump administration abruptly cut off funding for a NASA program aimed at inspiring historically marginalized students, including those at Kutztown University, to pursue STEM careers. The Berks County university was o…
NASA pulls DEI-focused STEM grant from Kutztown University
The Trump administration abruptly cut off funding for a NASA program aimed at inspiring historically marginalized students, including those at Kutztown University, to pursue STEM careers. The Berks County university was one of eight higher-ed institutions across the country selected for the Here to Observe program in 2024, which gave undergraduate students the chance to watch and interact with NASA’s Planetary Science Division teams. Here to Obs…
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