NASA's 2026 Budget: Less Robotics, More Humans?

The House version of NASA's FY2026 budget boosts exploration funding by roughly 25 percent, but cuts science and space technology. While a five-year budget plan for SLS and Orion suggests their continuation, cuts to science programs could lead to cancellations or delays for robotic missions. Rep. Grace Meng expressed concern that this will hinder US progress in space exploration and climate science. The final budget is still months away and its outcome remains uncertain.