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NASA Consolidates Amid Shutdown, Future Missions at Risk

11/4/2025

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During the federal shutdown, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, is emptying over a dozen buildings.
NASA says closures are part of a strategic consolidation plan and will not affect ongoing projects.
Sources warn this could jeopardize future missions, including the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and the Dragonfly program.
Concerns have emerged about potential violations of the Antideficiency Act amid chaotic communication from leadership.

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During the federal shutdown, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, is emptying over a dozen buildings.
NASA says closures are part of a strategic consolidation plan and will not affect ongoing projects.
Sources warn this could jeopardize future missions, including the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and the Dragonfly program.
Concerns have emerged about potential violations of the Antideficiency Act amid chaotic communication from leadership.