NASA has eliminated its chief scientist office and laid off chief scientist Katherine Calvin as part of budget cuts mandated by the Trump administration. This action follows reports of potential cuts of up to 50% to NASA's science budget, raising alarms about the future of space exploration and scientific endeavors in the U.S. Additionally, the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility was also impacted, affecting 20 staff members. Acting administrator Janet Petro indicated this is only the start of a broader reduction strategy, hinting at further challenges ahead for NASA.
NASA's job cuts, including the elimination of its chief scientist Katherine Calvin, signal an uncertain future for U.S. space science amidst significant budget slashes.
The decision to cut NASA's chief scientist office came in response to President Trump's orders for budget reductions across federal agencies, deepening concerns over space science.
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