NASA is bracing for one of the largest staffing reductions in its history, with nearly 4,000 employees preparing to exit under a federal downsizing initiative led by the Trump administration .

Some heading into retirement, others to private sector Almost 3,900 of NASA's workforce is set to leave the agency thanks to ...

The cuts follow NASA's FY 2026 Budget Request, which it released in May.The request puts the agency's projected FY 2026 expenditure just shy of $18.9 billion—nearly a 24% drop from this fiscal ...

Most employees leaving are in GS-13 to GS-15 positions, senior-level government ranks, the report said, adding that the agency has offered staff early retirement, buyouts and deferred resignations.

Ultimately, it will depend on how many employees NASA can get to resign on their own. If it's not enough, layoffs may still be an option. Many questions, few answers.