The Trump administration is planning to cut at least 2,145 high-ranking NASA employees, largely within senior ranks, as part of a federal downsizing strategy. These employees are essential for core mission areas like science and human space flight. The proposed budget cuts for fiscal year 2026 would eliminate numerous NASA science programs. Seven former heads of NASA's Science Mission Directorate urged Congress to reject these budget cuts, arguing that investments in NASA science significantly contribute to the U.S. economy and technological advancement.
The proposed cuts deprive NASA of decades of experience as part of a push to slash the size of the federal government. 1,818 of the staff currently serve in core mission areas.
Former heads of NASA's Science Mission Directorate signed a letter urging Congress to preserve US leadership in space exploration and reject the unprecedented cuts to NASA science activities.
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