Over 2,000 senior NASA employees expected to leave posts, Politico reports

According to a Politico report, around 2,145 senior-level employees at NASA are set to leave as part of a staff reduction effort, with most holding GS-13 to GS-15 government ranks. The agency is offering early retirement, buyouts, and deferred resignations. NASA stated it remains committed to its mission despite operating under a tighter budget. The move comes amid recent budget cuts and program cancellations affecting the U.S. space industry under President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Trump has appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as NASA’s interim administrator, following controversy over his previous nominee and an ongoing feud with Elon Musk.

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