"Budget Cuts and Layoffs: How Congressional Gridlock is Impacting NASA's Mars Mission"
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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory laid off 530 employees and 40 contractors due to anticipated budget cuts, affecting about 8% of its workforce, as the agency prepares for potential funding reductions for the Mars Sample Return mission. California lawmakers have protested the cuts, emphasizing the impact on local workers and the setback to scientific and space leadership. The mission, a joint effort with the European Space Agency, has faced delays and cost overruns, prompting an independent review, with recommendations expected in March or April.
Topics:top-news#budget-cuts#jet-propulsion-laboratory#layoffs#mars-sample-return-mission#nasa#spacescience
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