Fired workers warn cuts including closing of two offices will undermine agency work and increase costsThe Trump administration’s decision to shutter two offices at Nasa risks “dramatically” increasing the costs of space exploration, while handing Elon Musk more influence over the agency, fired workers have warned.Nasa’s office of technology, policy and strategy and office of the chief scientist provide independent analysis on key investments and strategies. Both are set to close, amid widespread cuts at the agency. Continue reading...
Nasa cuts, including the closure of two offices providing independent analysis, raise concerns about increased costs, undermined mission goals, and growing influence of SpaceX owner Elon Musk. Critics cite potential conflicts of interest, particularly with Musk's role in government efficiency efforts and SpaceX's lucrative federal contracts, and a SpaceX investor nominated as Nasa administrator. Terminated employees allege the cuts were executed callously and with undue haste.
