NASA's budget slashed by House and Senate appropriators

House and Senate appropriators have drafted bills that would provide NASA with slightly less funding in 2024 compared to 2023, rather than the significant increase requested by the administration. The Senate Appropriations Committee's bill provides $25.0 billion for NASA, below the $25.384 billion received in 2023 and significantly less than the $27.185 billion requested. The bill prioritizes funding for NASA's exploration programs, including the Artemis Campaign Development and the Human Landing System awards to SpaceX and Blue Origin. The House bill provides $25.367 billion for NASA in 2024, just under the 2023 spending level and below the 2024 request. The funding levels are influenced by the debt ceiling deal reached in May, which capped non-defense discretionary funding at 2023 levels for 2024.