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The cuts, revealed in an internal email reported by Axios, are tied to a phased reduction in force that also dissolves NASA’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, affecting about 20 employees.
The implications of these cuts are significant, as they cast doubt on the future of vital NASA science initiatives, particularly those focusing on human-induced climate change.
Katherine Calvin, who served as chief scientist and senior climate adviser, was among those affected by the changes, Axios said.
Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro indicated that these layoffs are part of a “phased” reduction in force, aligning with directives from President Trump’s executive orders in collaboration with the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget.
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