The Trump administration's proposed NASA budget for 2026 includes cutting a quarter of the budget, reducing ISS crew sizes, and focusing on Mars missions.
The budget proposal allocates more funding for Elon Musk's SpaceX and prioritizes human missions to Mars over other space science missions.
It cuts funding for ISS, space science missions, Mars Sample Return mission, and other programs, while offering $1 billion for Mars-focused programs without specific details.
The proposal also includes allocations for lunar exploration, cuts in earth sciences and climate-focused programs, signaling a shift in NASA's priorities according to critics.