During a town hall Wednesday, NASA officials on stage looked like hostages
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- NASA's leadership held a town hall meeting addressing budget cuts and layoffs.
- Acting administrator Janet Petro and other senior managers tried to remain positive despite challenges.
- The White House proposed a 25% budget cut for NASA in fiscal year 2026, reducing it to $18.8 billion.
- Adjusted for inflation, this would be NASA's smallest budget since 1961.
- Employees and industry officials describe the current situation as a period of great uncertainty.
- A NASA leader expressed deep concern, stating 'NASA is f---ed' after recent political decisions.