Internal records show Trump administration’s plan to dismiss over 2,000 senior NASA employees
Leaked internal documents have disclosed the Trump administration’s proposal to terminate more than 2,000 senior staff members at NASA as part of a broader federal downsizing initiative . The cutback would strip NASA of critical institutional knowledge at a pivotal moment in space exploration.
Sources warn the layoffs—from among 2,145 senior personnel—could hamper project continuity, delay missions, and force expertise loss across technical and administrative divisions.
Simultaneously, the administration navigates scrutiny over the suspension of military aid to Ukraine, with ambiguous directives fueling internal confusion during a recent cabinet session.
Critics argue that weakening NASA's core capacity could jeopardize long-term U.S. leadership in space, science, and defense sectors. Supporters counter that prioritizing efficiency and budget discipline is necessary for overall government sustainability.
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