NASA

Despite the US federal government shutdown, NASA astronauts in space are still required to report to work every day. While many federal employees are on mandatory leave, certain essential personnel, including those ensuring the safety and operations of the International Space Station (ISS), continue to work without receiving immediate pay.

By Zahra Vejdani , Tech Reporter | Borna News Agency: In one of the largest workforce losses in NASA’s history, nearly 4,000 employees have joined the agency’s voluntary early retirement program a policy that, according to critics, has pushed the future of American science and space exploration to the brink.