Washington, July 26 -- NASA is set to lose approximately 3,870 employees in 2025 through a voluntary resignation program, part of a broader federal workforce reduction effort under former President Donald Trump's administration.

The space agency confirmed the numbers are still being finalized, as applications are under review and employees may choose to withdraw or be denied. "Safety remains our top priority as we strive for a more efficient organization while maintaining our focus on exploration, including missions to the Moon and Mars," NASA said in a statement.

Two rounds of the resignation program were introduced this year. The first was offered at the start of the Trump-era efficiency initiative, led by Elon Musk's Department of Go...