Trump Administration Proposes Significant Cuts to NASA Funding, Impacting JPL and Scientific Missions
The Trump administration has proposed a significant reduction in NASA's budget for 2027, aiming to cut funding by 23%, with a 46% reduction specifically targeting science programs. This proposal threatens the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and various scientific missions, including those involving Mars and Venus exploration. The proposed cuts echo a similar attempt last year, which Congress rejected. The administration's budget request includes canceling 53 science missions and reducing funding for others, potentially impacting thousands of jobs at JPL and other NASA centers. The proposal has drawn bipartisan criticism, with lawmakers like Republican Sen. Jerry Moran expressing intentions to maintain funding levels similar to previous years.