Trump’s NASA Budget Cut Faces Congressional Rejection
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- Trump proposed a $18.8 billion 2027 NASA budget, a 23% cut from the 2026 level.
- Jared Isaacman defended the proposal before House and Senate committees, claiming NASA can build a $20 billion moon base by decade’s end.
- House commerce, justice, and science subcommittee rejected the cut and advanced a $24.4 billion plan preserving science projects.
- Hal Rogers said Artemis II shows the need to stay ahead of global competition, backing the higher budget.
- Chris Van Hollen warned that without space science there is no space exploration, emphasizing the stakes.
- Bill Nye predicted the budget fight will be won again, reflecting the science community’s confidence.
Why it matters: Congress retains NASA’s $24.4 billion funding, protecting climate and deep‑space research, while Trump loses a 23% budget cut; the agency’s ability to develop a lunar base and sustain scientific output stays intact.
