Potential Impact of Trump’s Budget Cuts on NASA Missions and Space Telescopes
The proposed 2026 US budget cuts could significantly reduce funding for NASA's Hubble and James Webb telescopes, potentially impacting their operations, scientific output, and public outreach, though they are not outright canceled. These cuts may lead to fewer missions, layoffs, and diminished support for scientific research and publicity efforts, raising concerns among scientists about the future of space astronomy in the US.