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Dozens of active and planned NASA spacecraft killed in Trump budget request.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Voosen, Paul 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the Trump administration's proposal to significantly reduce NASA's science budget and cancel over 40 space science missions, which could undermine the agency's role as a leader in space exploration and research. The proposed budget cuts would eliminate key missions, including the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 and various Earth and planetary science initiatives, impacting climate monitoring and other critical scientific endeavors. Critics, including scientists and researchers, express concern that these cuts would damage the U.S. capacity for scientific advancement and monitoring of environmental changes. The proposal still requires Congressional approval, and there is ongoing debate about its implications for NASA's future. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185628084
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