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Lawmakers, witnesses warn NASA workforce turmoil, potential firings threaten Artemis progress and talent pipeline
Summary
At a House Science subcommittee hearing on Artemis, lawmakers and witnesses said recent personnel actions, uncertainty and leadership changes are demoralizing NASA staff, risking loss of early‑career talent and harming diversity and inclusion efforts vital to long‑term program success.
Lawmakers and expert witnesses told the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee that recent personnel actions and political turbulence are damaging NASA’s workforce and could hinder the Artemis campaign and the broader space industrial base.
Congresswoman Fushi, the subcommittee’s ranking member, and other members described “chaos, confusion, and cruelty” in federal workforce management and urged protecting NASA’s institutional knowledge and recruiting pipeline. Fushi also noted participation by a local astronaut nominee on Artemis 2 and emphasized the importance of an inclusive workforce.
Dr. Daniel Dunbacher said he has heard directly from early‑career…
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