4k NASA employees opt to leave agency through deferred resignation program
9 months ago
- #workforce reduction
- #budget cuts
- #NASA
- Nearly 4,000 NASA employees opted to leave through the Trump administration's deferred resignation program, reducing the workforce by 20%.
- The resignations align with the administration's plan to cut the federal workforce, following recommendations from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- NASA's budget faces a proposed 24% reduction in fiscal year 2026, but discussions in Congress may maintain current funding levels.
- Additional funding of nearly $10 billion through 2032 was allocated via the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, supporting Mars missions and lunar plans.
- Proposed budget cuts and changes have drawn criticism from scientists and space organizations, including The Planetary Society.
- Over 300 current and former NASA employees signed the 'Voyager Declaration,' opposing rapid changes and urging the interim administrator to halt proposed cuts.