What is NASA's budget for fiscal year 2026?

NASA's budget for fiscal year 2026 is set at $24.438 billion.

Did Congress approve the Trump administration's NASA budget cuts?

No, Congress largely rejected the steep cuts proposed by the Trump administration for NASA's fiscal year 2026 budget.

Will the Artemis program continue with the new NASA budget?

Yes, the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill provides sufficient funding to support the Artemis Campaign and the goal of returning humans to the moon.

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NASA Budget Saved: Congress Rejects Trump Cuts

5 Jan

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Summary

Congress approved a $24.438 billion budget for NASA in fiscal 2026.
The budget largely rejects significant cuts proposed by the Trump administration.
Key programs like Earth science and astrophysics funding remain stable.

NASA Budget Saved: Congress Rejects Trump Cuts

House and Senate appropriators have unveiled a final appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026 that largely shields NASA from steep budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration. The package designates $24.438 billion for the agency, a slight decrease from previous years but significantly more than the administration's $18.8 billion request.

The administration's budget had sought drastic reductions, particularly in science and space technology, and proposed canceling dozens of missions. However, the new bill provides substantial funding for NASA's science directorate at $7.25 billion and space technology at $920.5 million. Exploration funding is also supported, with $7.783 billion allocated to advance the Artemis Campaign, aiming for a human lunar return by 2028.