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Tue, March 11, 2025

NASA terminates science and technology roles amid Trump cuts


Published on 2025-03-11 06:42:20 - dw
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  • Three departments at the space agency will be terminated, including that of Chief Scientist, in Donald Trump administration's drive to cut costs.

The article from MSN discusses significant changes at NASA due to budget cuts initiated during the Trump administration. NASA has decided to terminate several key science and technology roles, including the position of Chief Technologist, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce costs. This move has raised concerns among scientists and researchers about the future of space exploration and technological innovation at the agency. The cuts are part of a larger trend of reducing federal spending, which has impacted various programs and initiatives at NASA, potentially slowing down advancements in space science and technology development. Critics argue that these cuts could undermine NASA's ability to compete globally in space exploration and technology.

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