NASA reportedly set to lose 2,000 senior staff members as Trump looks to slash agency’s budget - The agency saw layoffs in March and is losing nearly a quarter of its budget

Last week, seven former heads of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate signed a joint letter to Congress condemning the White House’s suggested 47% cuts to NASA science activities in its 2026 budget proposal.

NASA is experiencing significant staff reductions, with over 2,000 senior-ranking employees set to leave as part of a restructuring effort. This comes amid budget constraints under the Trump administration.

The Trump administration's budget proposal calls for the number of full-time employees at NASA Glenn to be reduced from nearly 1,400 to 837 for fiscal year 2026.

Over 2,000 senior NASA employees are leaving the space agency amid proposed budget cuts, potentially jeopardizing ambitious plans for lunar and Martian

NASA is expected to lose 2,145 senior staff due to proposed Trump administration budget cuts, potentially impacting future research and missions.

Most of the employees whose jobs have been taken away in the latest wave of layoffs are in senior-level government ranks with specialised skills or management responsibilities

The four people at the helm of America's space agency held a town hall meeting with employees Wednesday, fielding questions about downsizing, layoffs, and proposed budget cuts that threaten to undermine NASA's mission and prestige.

After receiving passback documents, NASA usually has 72 hours to review the materials and then submit appeals and justification for changes. Any modifications are then incorporated into a final ...