Musk again "challenges" the Trump administration's decision: Cutting the space science budget is concerning

ChainCatcher news, according to Wall Street Watch, regarding the U.S. government's consideration of cutting the space budget, Elon Musk, founder of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) and a prominent figure in the Trump administration, expressed his dissatisfaction on social media. The Trump administration is considering halving the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) science budget for the fiscal year 2026.

This science budget is primarily used for areas such as telescope development, and the current budget of $7.3 billion is expected to be reduced to $3.9 billion. Musk stated that "this move is concerning," expressing his discontent. This is the second time Musk has publicly "challenged" the Trump administration recently. Previously, Musk had a dispute with presidential advisors over tariff policies.