NASA has announced significant layoffs and office closures as part of a restructuring initiative aimed at complying with federal directives. The agency will eliminate its Office of Chief Scientist and shut down departments related to strategy and diversity, resulting in hundreds of job losses. These changes, described as part of the DOGE restructuring, include the termination of top scientists and support staff. The decision to downsize reflects broader budget cuts within federal agencies under the current administration, leading to the cessation of various programs and the shuttering of multiple offices.