What happens to NASA and its operations in Florida during government shutdown? Will SpaceX rocket launches be delayed? Is Kennedy Space Center open?

Ahead of Jared Isaacman’s renomination for the position of NASA’s administrator, a dispute between him and its acting chief Sean Duffy spilled into the open, with potentially profound consequences for the U.

The Senate's report supports Space.com's findings, stating, "as early as June 2025, NASA began 'implementing immediately' certain 'institutional changes' to align with the President's proposed budget," and asserts that NASA Chief of Staff Brian Hughes is conspiring with OMB to "actively implement the President's FY26 budget request."

The vast majority of NASA's employees could be furloughed and all but its most critical operations – including management of the International Space Station – are likely to be paused. Many NASA missions could continue if they are deemed essential ...

Buildings at Goddard’s Maryland campus are being emptied and padlocked, sources say. NASA leadership has pushed back against the concerns.

So far, NASA's crucial operation continues, but officials and contractors warn that its impact could soon be significant.

In a recent episode of the reality TV show "The Kardashians," Kim Kardashian said the Moon landings were faked. NASA is not impressed.

Believe it or not, there is currently an international space safety emergency protocol in effect across the entire planet. The news has been somewhat lost in