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NASA lays off top scientist and deputies as it implements DOGE's job cuts that will see hundreds leave space agency


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Published in Science and Technology on Monday, March 10th 2025 at 14:22 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • "Many of these cuts are likely to be essentially irreversible, point of no return..." "Because a bunch of white guys without a science or technology strategy is a great way for #NASA to succeed," said planetary scientist Bob Pappalardo, who worked ...

NASA has initiated significant layoffs, including the dismissal of its top scientist, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, and several of his deputies, as part of a broader cost-cutting measure known as the "DOGE" (Downsizing Operations for Greater Efficiency) initiative. This move aims to streamline operations and reduce expenses, with hundreds of employees expected to leave the space agency. The layoffs are part of NASA's response to budget constraints and a strategic shift towards more cost-effective space exploration methods. The decision has sparked concerns about the potential impact on ongoing and future missions, as well as the morale of the remaining staff. However, NASA officials assert that these changes are necessary to ensure the agency's long-term sustainability and focus on key objectives like the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon.

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