11/06/2025

NASA Has Lost Thousands of Workers

Here’s what that means for science

For 13 consecutive years, NASA has been named the Best Place to Work in the Federal Government” among large agencies. But since the Trump administration took over and proposed deep budget cuts, there has been an exodus from the agency — with many of those who remain feeling demoralized and unsure about the future of their work.

The low morale may be an unanticipated challenge for billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, should he be confirmed as NASA administrator. President Donald Trump nominated Isaacman— again — on Tuesday, five months after abruptly withdrawing his nomination. A lot has shifted in that time.

A dozen current and former employees, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution, described months of turmoil and sweeping changes that, if fully implemented, could transform NASA and American science beyond the Trump years.

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