December 17th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Maryland’s Congressional Delegation met with NASA officials to discuss protecting and supporting Maryland-based efforts to advance American leadership in space science. NASA Goddard along with Johns Hopkins and Wallops Flight Facility have seen a 30% cut in workforce with other engineers and scientists leaving the country for work. Congressman Glen Ivey said Maryland is losing human capital and giving China an edge…

   

“We’re facing a retrenchment that’s driven by the Trump Administration’s misguided approach to space research and technology. It’s undermining our ability to maintain a prime and leadership position in the world at the worst possible time.”