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NASA Cuts Chief Scientist, Office

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NASA Just Fired Its Chief Scientist, Won't Hire Another One

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NASA has eliminated its chief scientist and her office, according to an internal email obtained by Axios.

The office of the chief scientist was created to ensure that the agency's scientific endeavors were "aligned with and fulfill the administration’s science objectives" Acting NASA administrator Janet Petro said the agency is only beginning its "phased approach to a reduction in force".

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