Late last week, the Trump Administration presented its fiscal year 2026 budget request, which proposes massive cuts to vital scientific agencies such as NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF). These reductions could significantly diminish the U.S.'s leadership in scientific research, particularly in astronomy and Earth sciences. Critics, including Casey Dreier from the Planetary Society, warn that the budget undermines half a century of scientific advancements and is likely to face strong opposition from both scientists and lawmakers. The cuts risk damaging critical programs designed for space exploration and research infrastructure.
If enacted, the Trump Administration’s budget request for FY 2026 is a profound, generational threat to scientific leadership in the United States.
The proposal includes staggering blows to NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF), undermining America's historical leadership in space-related sciences.
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