Trump Administration Eliminates Key NASA Scientific and Policy Offices

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The Trump administration eliminated NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, the Office of the Chief Scientist, and its Diversity office, affecting 23 employees and raising concerns about potential SpaceX influence and reduced climate research capabilities

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[1] NASA cuts raise fears of handing more influence to SpaceX owner Musk · Mar 18, 2025 Tier 1

[2] NASA fires chief scientist, more Trump cuts to come · Mar 10, 2025 Tier 2

[3] NASA closes offices, lays off staff as it prepares for larger workforce reductions · Mar 18, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Trump Administration Eliminates Key NASA Scientific and Policy Offices.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, March 18, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-03-18--nasa-cuts-raise-fears-of-handing-more-influence-to-spacex-ow/