NASA Cuts 23 Jobs, Including Chief Scientist and Technologist, in Trump and DOGE-Led Restructuring

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Updated Mar 11, 2025, 10:12 PM

NASA has initiated a workforce reduction, leading to the closure of several key offices, including the Office of the Chief Scientist, the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility branch within the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity. This move is part of a broader government-wide restructuring effort mandated by President Donald Trump's executive order to optimize federal agencies, in conjunction with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The decision affects approximately 23 employees at NASA's headquarters in Washington, D.C., including Chief Scientist Katherine Calvin and Chief Technologist A.C. Charania. The acting administrator, Janet Petro, informed staff via an internal email that these changes are necessary to align with administration priorities while maintaining operational efficiency. The last day of work for the affected employees, including Calvin and Charania, will be April 10. The closure of these offices marks a significant shift in NASA's structure, potentially impacting the agency's long-term scientific vision and research priorities. The move has raised concerns among some industry experts and former NASA officials about the future of U.S. space exploration, especially as NASA continues to advance major missions like the Artemis program aimed at returning humans to the Moon and ongoing Mars exploration initiatives. The restructuring effort is part of a larger initiative led by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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teleSUR TV

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Chris Martz

@ChrisMartzWX

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Wall Street Mav

@WallStreetMav

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