Stay updated with breaking news from Mars Sample Return. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Money Crunch It seems like the first quarter of 2024 is the season for mass lay offs in many industries, from Snapchat to Business Insider. Now add NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to that list. The vaunted research center will be losing about 530 people or 8 percent of its staff, plus around 40 contractors […]
The space agency is anticipating budget cuts for the upcoming year as it awaits final confirmation from Congress.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is laying off around 570 workers as it expects to be allocated a smaller budget than hoped for. For instance, JPL is expected to receive around a third of the funding it wanted for the Mars Sample Return mission this year.
A lack of Congressional appropriations has forced NASA to make cuts, putting missions to Mars and elsewhere at risk
Tuesday, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California laid off more than 500 employees after the White House reprogrammed NASA's budget.