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Despite proposed science cuts, NASA boss says 'We haven't canceled anything yet'

Proposed $5.6 billion NASA budget cut slashes the Science Mission Directorate by 46%, threatening flagship missions like the Habitable Worlds Observatory and ESA Mars rover collaboration.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The RegisterBY sys://pipeline

The Trump administration has proposed cutting NASA's budget by $5.6 billion (23%) in FY2027, with the Science Mission Directorate facing a 46% reduction to $3.9 billion. Multiple flagship missions including the Habitable Worlds Observatory and NASA's contribution to ESA's Mars rover face jeopardy. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told Congress that no missions have been canceled yet despite the proposed cuts.

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