<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The Trump administration is reportedly planning to cut at least 2,145 high-ranking NASA employees with specialized skills or management responsibilities.</li><li>The layoffs are part of an effort to reduce the federal government's size through early retirement, buyouts, and deferred resignations, affecting key mission areas like science and human space flight, as well as support roles like information technology.</li><li>Former Nasa officials have criticized the White House's proposed 47% cuts to Nasa science activities in the 2026 budget, warning that it may jeopardize US leadership in space exploration and give an edge to China's aggressive space program.</li><li>Trump's administration withdrew its nominee for NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman, leading to criticism and accusations of retaliation against Elon Musk, who had proposed Isaacman for the role.</li></ul>

Trump administration reportedly planning to fire 2,145 Nasa employees

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