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NASA's largest research library at the Goddard Space Flight Center is closing on December 31, 2025, with its holdings being either warehoused or discarded, as part of staff and lab cuts under the Trump administration.
Congressional representatives are scrutinizing NASA's recent facility closures and consolidations at Goddard Space Flight Center, demanding an immediate halt to these activities amid concerns they are being prematurely and illegally implemented before congressional approval, potentially damaging NASA's scientific capabilities and equipment.
This Week In Space discusses the potential dismantling of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center amid budget cuts and government shutdown, threatening its climate science research, along with updates on NASA leadership, international space cooperation, and upcoming space missions.
NASA staff are alarmed as the agency plans to shut down several buildings at the Goddard Space Flight Center during the government shutdown, risking the loss of specialized equipment crucial for space missions, despite assurances that existing projects won't be affected. The closures, part of a strategic consolidation, have raised concerns about long-term impacts on space science research and future missions, amid ongoing budget cuts and political pressures.
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center faces significant concern among employees due to the sudden closure and emptying of over a dozen buildings amid a government shutdown, with fears that these actions are part of a broader effort to weaken the center's capabilities and future space missions, despite official statements citing strategic consolidation and compliance with the law.
NASA Goddard's employee union criticizes the center's management for lack of communication and transparency regarding the abrupt closure of 13 buildings, risking valuable property and missions, amid concerns over legality and cost-effectiveness.
NASA's flagship science center, Goddard, faces significant cuts and closures amid a government shutdown and controversial budget implementation, risking mission safety, scientific progress, and employee morale, with allegations of illegal activity and political influence impacting the agency's operations.
The director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Makenzie Lystrup, is resigning amid concerns from current and former NASA employees about the agency's direction under the new administration.
Nearly 3,000 NASA employees are leaving amid a 25% budget cut under the Trump administration, with Makenzie Lystrup, director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, among those departing. Lystrup's exit follows an open letter from current and former NASA employees criticizing recent policies that they believe threaten the agency's mission and safety.
Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center since April 2023, is leaving NASA effective August 1, after contributing significantly to major missions like the James Webb Space Telescope. Cynthia Simmons will serve as acting center director during the transition. Lystrup's extensive background in astrophysics and aerospace leadership has left a lasting impact on NASA's science and exploration efforts.
Makenzie Lystrup has resigned as director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, expressing gratitude for her tenure and confidence in the center's future achievements, with Cynthia Simmons set to serve as acting director.
A protest organized by NASA employees and contractors is scheduled outside NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, on June 30, 2025, to raise awareness about proposed budget cuts, with official permits and statements clarifying it is not a strike and emphasizing the importance of proper conduct during the event.
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is experiencing significant staff departures, including the retirement of director Christa Peters-Lidard, amid ongoing organizational changes. The center is developing 'Goddard For Life,' a program to keep retirees and alumni engaged through mentorship and advisory roles, aiming to preserve institutional knowledge during this transition.
Israeli researcher Dr. Eliad Peretz has been awarded NASA's Exceptional Achievement Medal for his contributions to space research. Peretz is the Technology Program Manager and Lead Researcher for new space missions at the Goddard Space Flight Center. He is responsible for developing several cutting-edge instruments and missions, including laser radar for spacecraft landing on the moon, the Dragonfly mission to Titan, and the launch of small satellites to study the Van Allen belts. Peretz's notable accomplishment is the development of a technology that enhances the resolution of ground-based telescopes by using a space-based satellite to precisely calibrate them.
Dr. Makenzie Lystrup has been sworn in as the new director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, the largest employer of space exploration techies and scientists in the US. She previously worked as vice president and GM of Ball Aerospace's Civil Space Strategic Business Unit, where she was responsible for the company's portfolio of civil space systems. Lystrup takes over from Dave Mitchell, the space center's acting director since January this year. She swore in using Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot.