NASA Employees Warn Science and Safety Are at Risk from White House Budget Cuts

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July 22, 2025, 12:00 PM

• •More than 280 NASA employees, including astronauts, signed a declaration against the Trump administration's changes.
• •The declaration, named 'The Voyager Declaration,' protests staffing and funding cuts.
• •Signers express concerns about human safety, scientific progress, and international partnerships.

A declaration of dissent, signed by over 280 NASA employees, including astronauts, voices opposition to the Trump administration's drastic changes and proposed budget cuts. The 'Voyager Declaration' highlights concerns about human safety, scientific progress, and global leadership, particularly regarding staffing cuts and reduced funding. The signers also disapprove of NASA's withdrawal from international missions, threatening partnerships with other space agencies. This dissent echoes similar protests within other federal science agencies, revealing growing discontent over the administration's policies.

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