NASA's Layoffs Cause Uncertainty for Mars Sample Return Mission
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NASA's Layoffs Cause Uncertainty for Mars Sample Return Mission - World Report Now
Congressional gridlock has thrown sand into the gears of NASA's search for ancient life on Mars. Citing funding uncertainties and Congress's
The layoffs affect around 530 employees across support areas, including technical staff, plus about 40 contractors.
The federally funded research and development center managed by Caltech issued a memo to its workforce on Feb. 6.
Congressional gridlock has slowed NASA's search for ancient life on Mars. Citing funding uncertainties and the failure of Congress to pass a 2024 budget, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which is operated under contract by Caltech, on Tuesday announced that it is laying off 8% of its workforce, about 530 people, plus another 40 contractors.