"a strategic frontier with direct consequences for national security, economic growth and technological leadership."
"That is why continuity in NASA's programs is not simply good practice; it is a matter of national security,"
"Any drastic changes in NASA's architecture at this stage threaten United States leadership in space. Delays or disruptions only serve our competitors' interests."
"the only thing we have to do is make sure we in Congress get the budget right and support the Artemis missions."
Bipartisan senators warned that NASA funding and program continuity directly affect national security, economic growth and U.S. technological leadership. Lawmakers emphasized that interruptions or drastic changes to NASA's architecture risk ceding strategic advantages to competitors, particularly China. The recently signed federal bill provided significant funding for the Artemis program to resume crewed lunar missions, but sustained support is required to protect mission timelines and hardware investments. Committee leaders highlighted geopolitical dynamics, noting strengthened ties among rival powers and stressing congressional responsibility to secure the budget and back Artemis to preserve American space leadership.
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