287 scientists and NASA employees signed "The Voyager Declaration," criticizing acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy's budget cuts, grant cancellations, and changes to the Technical Authority, a crucial safety system. They fear these actions endanger astronauts and waste resources. The declaration, addressed to Duffy, a former Congressman and Trump loyalist, cites a "culture of organizational silence" and expresses concern over the potential loss of thousands of employees and broader restructuring. Signatories, including current NASA employees, risk their jobs by publicly opposing these policies, which also include dismantling diversity initiatives and canceling international collaborations.

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