The Trump administration has proposed significant budget cuts to major federal science agencies, including a 23% reduction to NASA's funding for fiscal year 2027 and cuts to the National Science Foundation.

The proposed NASA budget reduction would represent a substantial decrease in funding for the space agency's operations and programs. Science educator Bill Nye has criticized the proposed cuts to NASA's budget in recent public statements.

The National Science Foundation is also facing an uncertain future under the administration's budget proposals. President Trump has nominated a candidate to lead the research agency, but that nominee is still awaiting Senate confirmation as the agency faces potential funding reductions.

The proposed cuts are part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to reduce federal spending across various agencies and departments. The final budget allocations will ultimately depend on congressional approval and the legislative process.

Both NASA and the NSF play significant roles in federal scientific research and development, with NASA focusing on space exploration and aeronautics while the NSF supports fundamental research across multiple scientific disciplines.