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Watch live: NASA chief testifies before Senate on budget

Watch live: NASA chief testifies before Senate on budget

Summary

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will speak to the Senate Appropriations Committee about the budget request for fiscal year 2027. The Trump administration asks for $18.8 billion for NASA, which is $5.6 billion less than the money given in 2026. NASA plans to continue working on returning astronauts to the moon.

Key Facts

  • Jared Isaacman is the head of NASA.
  • He will testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
  • The testimony is about the 2027 budget request from President Trump’s administration.
  • The requested NASA budget for 2027 is $18.8 billion.
  • This request is $5.6 billion less than the budget NASA received in 2026.
  • NASA's plans include returning humans to the moon.
  • The budget hearing will take place on a Tuesday morning.
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