Trump’s 2026 NASA budget would slash ISS crew and allocate more money for Elon

The Trump administration has proposed significant cuts to NASA's 2026 budget, aiming to reduce the International Space Station crew and its research capacity while redirecting funds toward Mars exploration through Musk's SpaceX. The plan includes allocating $1 billion for Mars-focused programs, phasing out the SLS rocket and Orion capsule with commercial alternatives, and drastically cutting earth sciences funding, such as climate monitoring satellites and green aviation. Congress will need to finalize this budget proposal, which was sent by OMB to the Senate Appropriations Committee.