U.S. space policy

Washington DC, July 10— At least 2,145 senior-ranking employees at NASA are preparing to exit the agency, as the Trump administration pushes forward with plans to reduce federal spending and streamline government operations, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing documents it reviewed.The looming departures are tied to the administration’s proposed budget cuts for NASA, which could slash nearly 25% of the agency’s funding and jeopardize critical space exploration missions.The news follows a letter from the Executive Office of the U.S. President sent in early May to Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Dated May 2, 2025, the letter…