1. United States
2. Minn.
3. Letter

The proposed cuts to NASA's workforce by the Trump administration are deeply concerning and threaten America's leadership in space exploration and scientific advancement. Slashing 2,145 skilled employees, including 1,818 serving in core mission areas like science and human space flight, would deprive the agency of decades of invaluable expertise. These cuts are shortsighted and fail to recognize the immense economic benefits that investments in NASA have delivered through technological innovation and inspiration for future generations. As former NASA science leaders warn, ceding ground to ambitious programs like China's would undermine US preeminence in space. Given the vital role NASA plays in areas from advancing climate research to enabling groundbreaking discoveries about our universe, it is crucial that these damaging workforce reductions are prevented. I urge you to reject the administration's proposed cuts and instead maintain robust funding to allow NASA to continue driving America's pioneering spirit in space exploration and scientific endeavors that benefit society as a whole.