Congress Rejects White House's Proposed NASA Cuts for Exploration Programs
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Summary
The House version of NASA's fiscal year 2026 budget includes a significant increase in funding for exploration programs, rejecting the White House's proposed cuts to the SLS and Orion programs. The bill directs NASA to submit a five-year budget profile for these programs.
Key quotes
· 3 pulled$9.7 billion for exploration programs, a roughly 25 percent boost over NASA's exploration budget for 2025
The House bill released publicly doesn't include any language explicitly rejecting the White House's plan to terminate the SLS and Orion programs after two more missions
It directs NASA to submit a five-year budget profile for SLS, Orion, and associated ground systems
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