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NASA Cuts $420M Contracts; Musk Expands NOAA Privatization Efforts

3/25/2025

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NASA is cutting $420 million in contracts that no longer align with its evolving priorities, stepping back from climate change and diversity efforts. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is expanding his reach by pushing to privatize NOAA operations, directing contracts to SpaceX and Starlink, sparking worries about conflicts of interest and the integrity of essential public services.

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NASA is cutting $420 million in contracts that no longer align with its evolving priorities, stepping back from climate change and diversity efforts. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is expanding his reach by pushing to privatize NOAA operations, directing contracts to SpaceX and Starlink, sparking worries about conflicts of interest and the integrity of essential public services.