NASA may lose close to 4,000 employees
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NASA faces brain drain as thousands exit under voluntary resignation schemeSome heading into retirement, others to private sector Almost 3,900 of NASA's workforce is set to leave the agency thanks to voluntary incentives, with senior staffers among those heading out the door.
NASA is bracing for one of the largest staffing reductions in its history, with nearly 4,000 employees preparing to exit under a federal downsizing initiative led by the Trump administration .
About 3,870 employees have applied to depart NASA over two rounds through the Trump administration's deferred resignation program, the agency disclosed.
NASA plans a 20% workforce reduction as nearly 4,000 employees opt for voluntary resignations under Trump-era efficiency measures.
NASA Faces Major Talent Exodus as 3,870 Staff Opt for Voluntary Resignation - Nearly 3,870 NASA employees have opted for voluntary resignation as part of a federal workforce
In a sweeping move under the Trump administration’s directive to streamline federal agencies, NASA is set to lose nearly 3,870 employees through a voluntary resignation programme, raising concerns about talent drain and mission safety.
The departures are playing out as NASA and other government agencies contend with significant cuts to funding and personnel.