- cross-posted to:
- politics@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- politics@lemmy.world
Not only is Trump leveling science funding at NASA, like he did with the National Science Foundation, but look closely at the budget. Beginning next year at 800 million and by 2030, 3.5 billion (nearly 20% of its budget), NASA is required to work towards “Commercial Moon and Mars Infrastructure and Transportation”. The ultimate subsidy for the commercial space sector.
They also eliminated STEM engagement program, which provided funding for the next generation of scientists to participate in NASA opportunities. I can’t wait for all this greatness Trump has been preaching to arrive.
This is the same vibe as when the CEO gets a million dollar raise but we don’t have money for cost of living increases this year.
Sorry USA kids. No astronaut program this summer. Dream smaller this year.
Traitorapist Trump just set back the likely date for getting people to mars by roughly a quarter century. And yes, because of what Trump did it is very possible it will be accomplished first by another country.
MAKE AMERICA GREAT NEVER