Saturday, May 3, 2025

President Trump’s proposed NASA cuts target Huntsville-designed rocket


President Trump’s proposed NASA cuts target Huntsville-designed rocket

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - President Donald Trump’s 2026 proposed budget cuts aim to end some NASA programs, including one in the Rocket City. ... The Trump administration plans to phase out the SLS rocket and the Orion Crew Capsule after two more Artemis flights.

It says the SLS rocket, which was designed and developed by Huntsville’s Marshall Space Flight Center, is grossly expensive at over $4 billion a flight and is 140% over budget.

They believe cheaper systems can support more ambitious, less delayed missions ...


Reference: www.waff.com



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