Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Trump Administration Alters NASA's Role, Proposes Budget Cuts
The Trump administration has changed what NASA does.
Now, NASA is also considered a security agency.
This move might have something to do with how employees are treated.
At the same time, the government wants to give NASA less money.
This means less funding for science programs.
People who work at NASA aren't happy about the changes and are worried.
They think the changes could affect their rights and job security.
Basically, NASA's role and budget are both changing.
The Trump administration redefines NASA as a national intelligence and security agency.
The change excludes NASA from collective bargaining representation.
NASA employees protested the new order in Washington, DC.
The administration proposed reducing NASA funding by 25% by 2026.
The proposed budget cut would lower NASA's funding to its lowest level since 1961.
- Who
- Trump administration and NASA employees
- What
- Altered NASA's official status and proposed budget cuts.
- When
- Late last month and May 2, 2026 (proposed)
- Where
- Washington, DC (headquarters)
- Why
- Labor concerns and budget adjustments
NASA Employees
Trump Administration
Union Rights
NASA Employees
Concerned about the elimination of union rights for thousands of federal employees.
Trump Administration
The order removes NASA from collective bargaining.
Funding
NASA Employees
NASA Employees would like more funding for NASA.
Trump Administration
The Trump administration proposed a lower budget for NASA in 2026.
- New Role
- National intelligence and security agency
- Action
- Trump administration order redefines NASA's functions
- Proposed Budget Cut
- 25% reduction in NASA funding by 2026
- Budget Reduction
- $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion
- Impact
- Likely to affect the agency's science programs