Cruz Proposes $10 Billion Boost for NASA Space Programs | JQJO

Sen. Ted Cruz proposed a $10 billion addition to a budget reconciliation bill, primarily boosting NASA's human spaceflight programs. The largest allocations include $4.1 billion for SLS rockets (Artemis 4 & 5), $2.6 billion for completing the Gateway space station, and funding for a Mars Telecommunications Orbiter and ISS operations. The proposal also includes infrastructure improvements for NASA centers and aims to counter proposed budget cuts. While supported by industry groups, its inclusion in the final bill remains uncertain due to its potential conflict with the House version and recent controversies.