"Federal funding is about to run out for 19 active space missions studying Earth's climate, exploring the Solar System, and probing mysteries of the Universe. This year's budget expires at the end of this month, and Congress must act before October 1 to avert a government shutdown. If Congress passes a budget before then, it will most likely be in the form of a continuing resolution, an extension of this year's funding levels into the first few weeks or months of fiscal year 2026."
"The White House's budget request for fiscal year 2026 calls for a 25 percent cut to NASA's overall budget, and a nearly 50 percent reduction in funding for the agency's Science Mission Directorate. These cuts would cut off money for at least 41 missions, including 19 already in space and many more far along in development. Normally, a president's budget request isn't the final say on matters. Lawmakers in the House and Senate have written their own budget bills in the last several months."
Federal funding for 19 active space missions will expire at the end of this month unless Congress acts before October 1, risking a government shutdown. If Congress approves a budget in time it will likely be a short continuing resolution extending current funding into fiscal 2026. The White House budget requests a 25 percent cut to NASA and nearly 50 percent to the Science Mission Directorate, which would eliminate funding for at least 41 missions, including 19 already operating in space. Many missions are beyond original lifetimes but collect unique data; turning off spacecraft radio receivers would make reactivation impossible.
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