You just saved NASA's budget | The Planetary Society

In a significant victory for NASA and its advocates, Congress passed a budget bill that rejected almost all the draconian cuts proposed by the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) for NASA’s 2026 fiscal year. The bill provides NASA with a budget of $24.44 billion, around 1.7% below the currently enacted funding levels. This marks the largest budget for NASA since FY 1998, adjusted for inflation. The bill also addresses concerns about the impoundment of funds by requiring NASA to spend a certain amount of money per year.