Jonathan McDowell, a noted spaceflight expert and X-ray astronomy specialist, recently announced his retirement from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics after 37 years. His decision to leave the U.S. for Britain was influenced by the challenges posed by the federal science budget and policy changes since President Trump's tenure. McDowell has contributed significantly to NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and now aims to focus on documenting space activities. He shared his declining pride in American scientific opportunities, expressing doubts about future prospects for scientific growth in the country.
For 37 years, Dr. McDowell has been a specialist in X-ray astronomy, but he has decided to retire partly due to pressures on the federal science budget.
Dr. McDowell expressed concerns over the future of science in the U.S. saying, 'It just doesn't seem like the opportunities are going to be there to build the science community anymore.'
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