科学｜NASA職員の退職がもたらす影響 / Science | The Impact of NASA Employee Retirements

Summary

It has been revealed that about 3,870 employees, or roughly 20% of the total workforce, at NASA in the United States have submitted their resignations.

This trend is influenced by budget cuts implemented during the Trump administration, raising concerns about the impact on NASA’s manned lunar exploration program, the Artemis project, as well as Mars exploration and monitoring of Earth’s climate change. Many of those resigning have years of experience, which could seriously affect NASA’s research, development, and project progress.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, what’s going on with so many NASA employees leaving?
Log: Well, a big factor is the spending cuts from the Trump administration. There have been reports that about 20% of the staff, or 3,870 people, have submitted their resignations.
Chako: Wow, that’s a huge number! Will the Artemis program be affected too?
Log: Yes, it will. There might be disruptions in human lunar exploration, Mars sample collection, and climate change monitoring as well.
Navi: Many of the departing employees have decades of experience, so there are concerns about the loss of knowledge and skills.
Chako: That makes me worried about NASA’s future!

Admin’s Note

The retirement of approximately 3,870 NASA employees is a significant loss for space exploration and climate change research. If this situation continues, it could have serious implications for technological innovation and future projects. In particular, the Artemis program, which focuses on crewed lunar exploration, represents a new challenge for humanity in space, so the impact of these retirements is immeasurable. Additionally, as Chaco expressed concern, I hope that society’s interest in these issues continues to grow.