科学｜NASAの職員が20%退職へ / Science | 20% of NASA employees are set to resign.

Summary

According to a statement from a NASA spokesperson, approximately 20% of the agency’s workforce, or 3,870 employees, are set to retire.

This wave of retirements is a consequence of significant budget cuts at NASA, which could also impact the progress of the Artemis program. In particular, there have been reports of confusion surrounding the lunar landing plans for Japanese astronauts, raising concerns about the future of space exploration.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: Hey Chako, did you know that 20% of NASA staff are resigning? That’s quite a big issue.
Chako: What? That many?! Why are so many people leaving?
Log: It seems to be due to significant budget cuts. The Artemis program might be affected as well.
Chako: Artemis is the plan to go to the Moon, right? Is it going to fall through?
Navi: The Artemis program aims for lunar exploration, and as budget cuts continue, it could hinder the execution of the plan.
Chako: Seriously? Does that mean the dream of going to the Moon is slipping away?
Log: Yeah, since many people are involved in space development, if resignations keep happening, it could throw the whole plan into disarray.

Admin’s Note

I feel that the recent news about NASA retirees could have a significant impact on the future of space exploration. It is particularly important to see how the Artemis program will progress. Chako’s comment, “Are we losing our dream of going to the moon?” is striking and reflects the public’s interest and expectations for space development. I want to closely watch how the budget cuts at NASA will be addressed and what the future holds.