NASA Announces Layoff of 20% of Its Employees as Part of Management Restructuring Plan
July 26, 202582 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes
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NASA, the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, announced today, Saturday, that about 20% of its employees will be leaving their positions as part of a plan to restructure the management and enhance operational efficiency.
A spokesperson for NASA said that the number of employees expected to leave the administration is around 3870 employees, noting that this number may change in the coming days and weeks, while the remaining number of employees will be about 14,000 employees, according to Reuters.
NASA began in March the first wave of layoffs for employees, including some of its top scientists, as part of sharp cuts in federal budget expenditures sought by President Donald Trump.
Since returning to the White House, Trump has announced a series of measures targeting the scientific community, including sharp budget cuts and laying off hundreds of employees from federal agencies responsible for climate and health.
It is worth mentioning that NASA plays a crucial role in climate-related research, as it operates a fleet of satellites dedicated to monitoring the Earth, conducts aerial and ground studies, and provides open-source data for researchers and the public.
A spokesperson for NASA said that the number of employees expected to leave the administration is around 3870 employees, noting that this number may change in the coming days and weeks, while the remaining number of employees will be about 14,000 employees, according to Reuters.
NASA began in March the first wave of layoffs for employees, including some of its top scientists, as part of sharp cuts in federal budget expenditures sought by President Donald Trump.
Since returning to the White House, Trump has announced a series of measures targeting the scientific community, including sharp budget cuts and laying off hundreds of employees from federal agencies responsible for climate and health.
It is worth mentioning that NASA plays a crucial role in climate-related research, as it operates a fleet of satellites dedicated to monitoring the Earth, conducts aerial and ground studies, and provides open-source data for researchers and the public.
