NASA’s largest library at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, which has been a central research hub for the global space agency since 1959, will be permanently closing on Friday (Jan 2). The closure of the 100,000-volume library is part of the Donald Trump administration’s reorganisation drive, under which 13 buildings and over 100 science and engineering laboratories will be shut down on the 1.270-acre campus by March 2026
According to a statement posted on the website of the Goddard Engineers, Scientists and Technicians Association, specialised equipment and electronics designed to test spacecraft have already been removed and thrown out.
Senator Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, said he will continue to raise his voice against the Trump administration’s haphazard closure of the library.
“The Trump Administration has spent the last year attacking NASA Goddard and its work force and threatening our efforts to explore space, deepen our understanding of Earth, and spur technological advancements that make our economy stronger and nation safer,” said Van Hollen.
“These reports of closures at Goddard are deeply concerning. I will continue to push back on any actions that impact Goddard’s critical mission," he added.
Make American Not Great Again
Bet Elon’s behind this current wave of action against NASA…
NASA pays all his bills though
Still doesn’t mean he wouldn’t try and reduce competition for launch technology…
He should worry about Honda.
Wow, that’s fucked up. There should be a drive to check out all those books and digitize them ASAP.
Thanks for raising your voice at this point, Chris. Would have probably been more beneficial during the election when the DNC wasn’t listening to any of its constituents, but now is better than never, huh? How about saving the books instead of whining incessantly?
