NASA to Lay Off 20% of Staff – 3,870 Positions Eliminated

NASA has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, with approximately 20% of its employees leaving the agency.

According to an agency spokesperson, a total of 3,870 people are expected to depart, a number that may change. Following the departures, NASA's staff will be reduced to approximately 14,000 employees.

The specific roles or departments of the departing employees have not been clarified. The news was reported by Reuters.