The American space agency NASA is going through a major change these days. It is reported that NASA is preparing to lay off about 2145 of its employees. American media outlet Politico has given information about this. It has been told that the layoff of employees is part of the plan to cut the budget and give more priority to the work of the agency.
This decision of NASA is expected to have a major impact on the scientific structure. According to the report of Politico, most of the employees who are being fired are from GS-13 to GS-15 grade, which are considered senior positions in the US government service.
NASA’s three options for laid-off employees
- Early retirement
- Buyout
- Deferred resignation
Trump’s decisions affected NASA
NASA spokeswoman Bethany Stevens told Reuters, “We remain committed to our mission, but now we have to prioritize within a limited budget.” Let us tell you, during the tenure of US President Donald Trump, there have been many changes in NASA and America’s space policy. This has also affected NASA’s team of 18 thousand employees.
Trump had nominated billionaire and SpaceX supporter Jared Isaacman as the new administrator of NASA. But after the rift between Trump and Elon Musk, the White House removed Isaacman’s name, due to which this appointment was postponed.