DOGE cuts hobble office that would aid NASA and SpaceX Mars landings

NASA's crucial Astrogeology Science Center, vital for safe lunar and Martian landings, faces potential staff cuts of at least 20% due to cost-cutting measures initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency. This reduction, impacting experienced mapmakers and planetary scientists, raises concerns about future missions, including crewed Mars endeavors, and could jeopardize critical projects like identifying Martian water-ice deposits.