Trump's NASA Budget Cuts: A Catalan Astronomer Sounds the Alarm

Trump's Proposed NASA Budget Cuts Spark Concerns in Catalonia Barcelona, Spain – A recent interview on the Catalan radio program Aquí Catalunya has brought to light the potential ramifications of Donald Trump's proposed 25% budget cut to NASA. Astronomer Joan Anton Català, a guest on the show, expressed serious concern about the plan, stating, "This would mean the dismissal of a third of NASA's staff. It's dramatic." Català's comments highlight the far-reaching consequences of such a drastic reduction in funding. The proposed cuts are not merely financial; they represent a potential setback for numerous ongoing space exploration projects and research initiatives. While there is a long-standing bipartisan consensus on strengthening the private aerospace sector, Català emphasizes that Trump's approach is excessively extreme. The interview underscores the widespread apprehension among experts regarding the potential negative impact on scientific advancement and the future of space exploration. The full interview can be found on the Aquí Catalunya YouTube channel.