Elon Musk’s DOGE email prompts ’PAUSE’ order from NASA, US federal agencies resist his demands

Elon Musk’s initiative to streamline federal employee accountability through his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked significant pushback across multiple US government agencies, including NASA.

At NASA, managers at several centers, including Johnson Space Center, Glenn Research Center, and Ames Research Center, instructed employees to “PAUSE” any response to the email—concerns centered on compliance, potential disclosure of sensitive information, and the already stressful work environment. NASA spokespeople confirmed they would issue further guidance, Bloomberg reported.