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Trump's Dismantling of NASA Has Officially Begun


Published on 2025-03-11 13:22:25 - Gizmodo
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  • Newly announced layoffs highlight the troubling impact of DOGE on the space agency and federal workers as a whole.

NASA has announced significant operational changes in response to President Trump's executive orders aimed at reducing the federal workforce. The agency is closing several of its offices, including the Office of Education, and is reducing its workforce through various means such as attrition, early retirements, and buyouts. This restructuring is part of a broader government initiative to streamline operations and cut costs. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine emphasized that these measures are necessary to align with the administration's goals of fiscal responsibility while still striving to maintain the agency's mission-critical functions. The changes have sparked concerns among employees and stakeholders about the potential impact on NASA's educational outreach and its ability to inspire future generations in STEM fields.

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