US Senators Alex Padilla and Mike Braun, co-chairs of the Senate NASA Caucus, have expressed concern over the proposed budget cuts to the Mars Sample Return mission. They stress the importance of the mission for scientific discovery, technological innovation, and maintaining America’s global leadership in space exploration. They express disappointment that the President’s Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2023 proposes significant cuts to the Mars Sample Return mission. No specific existing or pending legislation is mentioned in the article.
We encourage you to click the link below for a deeper understanding of the Senators’ views about the proposed budget cuts and their impact on the Mars Sample Return mission, as well as their broader perspective on American space exploration. Find out why they believe this mission is vital for scientific discovery, technological innovation, and maintaining America’s global leadership in space exploration.