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Employees at California's Jet Propulsion Laboratory face potential layoffs due to ongoing U.S. government shutdown and uncertain NASA budget allocations, with the number of layoffs still unclear but possibly affecting thousands of staff, as the agency's future remains uncertain amid political budget disputes.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is assessing the impact of proposed NASA budget cuts on joint programs like Artemis, Mars Sample Return, and Earth science missions, while exploring alternative options and expanding cooperation with other countries such as India and Canada to mitigate potential setbacks. ESA emphasizes its broad international partnerships and readiness to operate independently if necessary.