NASA has begun a significant restructuring process that includes shutting down three departments, aligned with the Trump administration's strategy to reduce the federal workforce. This decision, communicated through an email from Acting Administrator Janet Petro, has led to the termination of 23 employees. The affected units include the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, the Office of the Chief Scientist, and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility branch. The agency aims to reshape its workforce for greater efficiency and compliance with federal regulations, although uncertainties remain regarding employee relocations.
NASA's restructuring is part of a broader federal workforce reduction under the Trump administration, leading to the closure of three departments and 23 job losses.
Acting administrator Janet Petro emphasized that while adjustments are difficult, this restructuring aims to reshape NASA's workforce for efficiency and compliance with federal requirements.
Employees received mixed messages regarding their status, with some facing termination while others may transition within the agency, illustrating the uncertainty of the restructuring process.
The restructuring follows recent trends in the federal workforce aimed at reducing workforce sizes in various agencies, emphasizing the Trump administration's commitment to efficiency.
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