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Maryland Lawmakers Rally to Oppose Proposed NASA Budget Cuts

Proposed Trump administration cuts to NASA science programs could reduce funding by nearly 50%, threatening key missions and U.S. leadership in space.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) holds a model of the Roman Space Telescope outside the Goddard Space Flight Center, flanked by (left) Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and Glenn Ovey (D-Md.)
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen talks to reporters outside the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center, which he says has been targeted for deep budget cuts. (Jeff Barker/Staff)
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Overview

  • The Trump administration's draft FY2026 budget proposes a nearly 50% reduction in NASA science funding, with significant impacts on NASA Goddard's programs.
  • Maryland lawmakers, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Reps. Steny Hoyer and Glenn Ivey, are working to block the cuts, citing risks to national security, innovation, and global leadership.
  • Key projects, such as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and the DAVINCI Venus probe, face potential cancellation under the proposed cuts.
  • Lawmakers warn that reduced NASA funding could allow China to close the gap or surpass U.S. space science capabilities, jeopardizing U.S. competitiveness.
  • Concerns have been raised that the cuts may be politically motivated, targeting Democratic-leaning states like Maryland and California.