When the Trump administration released a preview of its budget proposal in early May, it was clear that NASA was facing significant cuts.

Choices made by the Trump administration and Congress in coming months will likely shape what NASA will look like in the years to come. Until then, NASA, like many government organizations, faces a period of uncertainty.

Trump's NASA budget request is rife with spending cuts. Overall, the White House proposes reducing NASA's budget by about 24 percent, from $24.8 billion this year to $18.8 billion in fiscal year 2026.