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Government Shutdown Hits NASA, Threatening Thousands of Jobs

10/6/2025

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The United States (U.S.) government shutdown furloughed thousands of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) workers while others work unpaid on Artemis.
President Trump seeks Democrats' support to restore funding, but Senate leaders lack votes.
The shutdown is fifth-longest in U.S. history, affecting 2 million workers, including military personnel.
NASA's workforce may shrink by 4,000 by January, with involuntary layoffs.

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Story summary

The United States (U.S.) government shutdown furloughed thousands of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) workers while others work unpaid on Artemis.
President Trump seeks Democrats' support to restore funding, but Senate leaders lack votes.
The shutdown is fifth-longest in U.S. history, affecting 2 million workers, including military personnel.
NASA's workforce may shrink by 4,000 by January, with involuntary layoffs.