President Donald Trump has requested a 53% reduction in funding for NASA’s earth science programs, potentially halting or scaling back multiple space-based missions to study the planet and other celestial bodies. The proposed budget cuts would significantly impact NASA’s robotic exploration of the solar system, with Venus, Mars, and Jupiter receiving reduced attention.
The budget proposal also calls for a substantial decrease in funding for Earth science research, which could lead to a significant decline in scientific discoveries about our own planet. If approved by Congress, this decision could have long-term consequences for understanding the Earth’s climate, natural resources, and other critical aspects of human existence.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025/06/08/nasa-budget-voyager-space