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NASA Cuts 350 Jobs Amid Space Station Transition

1/7/2026

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About 350 employees left NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center through a deferred resignation program, with layoffs expected as the International Space Station decommissions in 2030.
NASA plans to modernize its infrastructure, including demolishing outdated facilities.
New NASA director Jared Isaacman has pledged support for ongoing missions and the transition to commercial space stations, addressing concerns about future research capabilities.

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About 350 employees left NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center through a deferred resignation program, with layoffs expected as the International Space Station decommissions in 2030.
NASA plans to modernize its infrastructure, including demolishing outdated facilities.
New NASA director Jared Isaacman has pledged support for ongoing missions and the transition to commercial space stations, addressing concerns about future research capabilities.