NASA shutdown: What happens to ISS operations now?
Published on: Oct. 7, 2025, 9:23 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A US government shutdown has grounded NASA, furloughing thousands of employees. While essential ISS operations and astronaut safety are maintained by a core team, crucial research, new mission development, and public updates are on hold. This recurring political gridlock highlights the vulnerability of scientific progress to funding uncertainties and impacts global collaborations.
