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Trump cuts NASA top science and technology roles


Published on 2025-03-12 04:42:18 - dw
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  • Three departments at the US space agency will be terminated, including that of chief scientist, in a drive by the Trump administration to cut costs.In an email seen and reported by the Reuters news agency,

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's decision to cut several top science and technology roles at NASA. This move was part of a broader effort to reduce federal spending and streamline government operations. The positions affected included key roles in the Science Mission Directorate, which oversees NASA's research in Earth science, planetary science, astrophysics, and heliophysics. Critics argue that these cuts could hinder NASA's ability to innovate and maintain its competitive edge in space exploration and technology development. The decision has sparked concerns among scientists and space enthusiasts about the future of U.S. space policy and its implications for international space collaborations.

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