A Bold Move in the Space Race

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican and head of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, dropped a bombshell on June 5 with a game-changing proposal for NASA: an extra $10 billion to turbocharge America's push to conquer the cosmos ahead of China.

Funding the Future of Space Exploration

Cruz's proposal emphasizes beating China in the new space race, earmarking funds to enhance critical technologies and infrastructure essential for upcoming Mars missions, NASA's Artemis lunar endeavors, and the International Space Station (ISS). As space heats up, Cruz aims to ensure America reigns supreme.

Breaking Down the Budget