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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is preparing for a potential shutdown, with management instructing staff to limit meetings and avoid information leaks, while holding an on-site guidance session scheduled regardless of the shutdown status.
An executive order redefines NASA's primary function to focus on intelligence and national security, erasing its traditional science and exploration roles, and potentially restricting employees' ability to speak out, aligning NASA more closely with space and defense agencies.
NASA plans to close several facilities at Goddard and Wallops, including cafeterias, visitor centers, and recreational services, starting October 1, 2025, amid ongoing building shutdown proposals, leading to concerns over morale and public access.
NASA's recent town hall emphasized ongoing organizational restructuring through voluntary workforce shaping programs, updates on budget and mission progress, and encouragement for staff to adapt to upcoming changes while maintaining focus on critical missions like Artemis and international partnerships.
NASA Acting Administrator Janet Petro discusses ongoing internal changes, including restructuring and layoffs, while highlighting recent achievements like the PUNCH mission and progress on Artemis II, emphasizing transparency and adaptation during a period of transition.