2026年9月10日

NASA Faces Major Workforce Shake-Up: Nearly 20% of Employees Expected to Leave

[Global Report] The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is bracing for a significan...

[Global Report] The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is bracing for a significant workforce change. According to a NASA spokesperson cited by a CCTV reporter on July 25, around 20% of its staff—approximately 3,870 employees—are expected to leave the agency in the coming weeks.

This estimate remains fluid and could change in the next few days or weeks. If the departures proceed as projected, NASA’s total workforce will shrink to around 14,000 employees.

Although NASA has not disclosed the exact reasons behind this large-scale staff movement, analysts suggest it could be linked to internal restructuring, organizational reforms, or a wave of retirements. The news has raised concerns about the agency’s ongoing projects and human resource readiness.

As a cornerstone of U.S. aerospace and space exploration, NASA plays a vital role in advancing scientific research and technology. It remains to be seen whether this personnel shake-up will affect major missions such as the Artemis Moon program, Mars exploration plans, and international collaborations.


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