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Trump's Order Reclassifies NASA, Sparks Controversy Over Rights
9/29/2025
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- Executive Order by the Trump Administration reclassifies NASA as an intelligence agency for workforce management, stripping collective bargaining rights.
- Dr. Joshua Pierson says NASA lacks authority under Title 50 to conduct intelligence activities and would need Congressional amendments.
- Interim NASA administrator Sean Duffy emphasizes exploration, downplaying Earth science data collection amid renewed public debate.
