NASA Chief Scientist Katherine Calvin Dismissed in Federal Workforce Cuts

The agency announces layoffs affecting 23 employees as part of Trump administration's budget reductions and restructuring efforts.

NASA has terminated Chief Scientist Katherine Calvin, a climate expert appointed in 2022 by President Joe Biden, as part of federal workforce reductions.
The layoffs include the closure of NASA's Chief Scientist Office, the Office of Science, Policy, and Strategy, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion branch.
These changes are part of a broader federal restructuring initiative led by the Trump administration to reduce bureaucracy and cut costs across government agencies.
Concerns have been raised about the future of NASA's climate research, as the agency plays a significant role in monitoring Earth's climate through satellites and other programs.
The layoffs come amid speculation that NASA’s focus may shift toward Mars exploration under the leadership of Jared Isaacman, a SpaceX ally and Trump appointee.