The departures are playing out as NASA and other government agencies contend with significant cuts to funding and personnel.

Makenzie Lystrup’s departure from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center comes soon after the resignation of the director of JPL.

Some heading into retirement, others to private sector Almost 3,900 of NASA's workforce is set to leave the agency thanks to ...

Most employees leaving are in GS-13 to GS-15 positions, senior-level government ranks, the report said, adding that the agency has offered staff early retirement, buyouts and deferred resignations ...

More than 2,000 senior employees expected to depart from NASA, Politico reports By Reuters July 9, 202512:50 PM PDTUpdated July 9, 2025 ...