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NASA Employees Unite to Oppose Budget Cuts and Safety Risks

7/21/2025

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A passionate coalition of 287 NASA employees and scientists has united to issue "The Voyager Declaration," voicing their deep concerns over budget cuts and a stifling culture that jeopardizes astronaut safety. They firmly oppose alterations to NASA's Technical Authority and reductions in diversity programs, asserting these moves threaten not only safety but also national security and the agency's fundamental mission. The declaration is directed to acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy.

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A passionate coalition of 287 NASA employees and scientists has united to issue "The Voyager Declaration," voicing their deep concerns over budget cuts and a stifling culture that jeopardizes astronaut safety. They firmly oppose alterations to NASA's Technical Authority and reductions in diversity programs, asserting these moves threaten not only safety but also national security and the agency's fundamental mission. The declaration is directed to acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy.