The Planetary Society is urging Congress to reject the White House’s FY 2026 budget proposal for NASA, calling it a “retreat” and a “narrowing of ambition.” The budget would significantly reduce funding for NASA’s science programs, harming the agency’s workforce, STEM education, and outreach initiatives. This move could impact up to 87% of congressional districts across the US.
The Planetary Society rejects this proposal as a threat to national priorities and ignores the nation’s ability to lead in space exploration. The budget is also seen as a personal agenda of an unelected bureaucrat rather than strategic policymaking. Critics argue that it undermines President Trump’s vision for space leadership and destroys the economic powerhouse that NASA represents.
In response, The Planetary Society has launched a global petition to Congress, encouraging public support for NASA and its mission of scientific discovery.
Source: https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/the-planetary-society-reissues-urgent-call-to-reject-disastrous-budget-proposal-for-nasa