I prace nad Artemis II wstrzymają i lot znowu się opóźni
NASA wymaga od pracowników biorących udział w misjach Artemis dla kontrahentów SpaceX i Blue Origin, aby pozostali na stanowiskach pracy podczas zamknięcia rządu.
Kelly Elliott, dyrektor ds. kapitału ludzkiego w NASA, napisała w środę w e-mailu do pracowników, że ich praca będzie bezpłatna podczas przerwy w pracy, ale powinni oni rejestrować swój czas pracy. Oczekuje się, że pracownicy NASA otrzymają wynagrodzenie za swoją pracę po wznowieniu działalności.
Zakładam, że jeśli jakiś astronauta chciałby teraz przejść na emeryturę to powinien się wstrzymać.
In a separate memo from Monday, NASA’s acting finance chief, Steve Shinn, laid out details about missions that would be supported during a shutdown.
NASA will continue to support “planned operations” of the International Space Station, as well as any satellite mission that “is in the operations phase,” Shinn wrote. He added that NASA would support “Artemis operations during any funding lapse,” including employees and contractors working on those projects.
Shinn said NASA would furlough around 15,000 people and require around 3,000 staffers to keep working, part time or full time, during the shutdown.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/01/nasa-employees-on-spacex-artemis-missions-to-work-through-shutdown.htmlRekordowe
shut down rozpoczęło się w 12.2018 i trwało 35 dni.
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What the Government Shutdown Means for NASA
Oct 3rd 2025
Mars Missions, Artemis, and the Risk of Losing Science
This Week in Space cautions that shutdowns can cause irreparable harm to some missions. For spacecraft, especially those on or around Mars, missing critical check-ins or failing to make course corrections can mean losing billion-dollar assets forever.
The hosts highlight that past shutdowns triggered panic among scientists running fragile missions. If certain robotic explorers lose contact, re-establishing operations could be impossible. Cancellation of ongoing science contracts may spell the end for valuable data-gathering projects on Mars, Jupiter, and beyond.
What’s the Broader Impact on U.S. Space Leadership?
On the episode, Tariq and Rod stress that such shutdowns undermine America’s credibility in space. Other nations—particularly China—rarely pause their space programs for political standoffs, and this relentless momentum can give them significant advantages. U.S. setbacks open the door for rivals to claim key “firsts” on the Moon or Mars.
Long term disruptions fray relationships between NASA and commercial partners, challenge morale, and may even affect future funding as lawmakers and international collaborators lose faith in NASA's reliability.
Key Takeaways
Most of NASA (85%) shuts down during a government funding gap; only essential staff work.
Artemis and ISS missions keep running as strategic priorities; the safety of astronauts and U.S. lunar leadership are top concerns.
Mars and other robotic missions are at risk, especially those not protected as “essential”—shutting down can permanently damage or end some missions.
No new public updates or live webcasts: NASA press offices and media releases go dark.
Commercial space launches may still proceed, but usually with less NASA support and public monitoring.
Political infighting in Washington directly impacts U.S. competitiveness in the global space race.
Shutdowns erode trust and momentum with commercial and international partners.
America’s adversaries compete without similar disruptions, putting U.S. space leadership at risk. (...)
https://twit.tv/posts/tech/what-government-shutdown-means-nasa
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