Nearly 300 current and former NASA employees — including astronauts, engineers and scientists — have signed the "Voyager Declaration," a formal statement raising alarm over recent actions and steep budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration.

NASA employees and allies protested sweeping science cuts they say are gutting the agency from within. As Congress pushes back on NASA leadership, workers warn the damage is already underway — and the future of U.

With looming budget cuts at NASA, scientists are voicing their fears about the safety of ongoing missions. Echoing the tragic Challenger incident, a collective letter from NASA staff raises alarms over the potential loss of crucial data and the jeopardizing of international collaborations.