NASA is back in action after record US government shutdown

Technology Nov 16, 2025

NASA is finally up and running again after a record 43-day government shutdown. Nearly all staff were forced to stay home, putting most missions and science on pause.
Now, teams are back at their desks (and screens), with IT support helping everyone get systems working smoothly again.

What kept going, and what's next?

Even during the shutdown, NASA's core crews made sure the International Space Station and satellites stayed safe—no space disasters here.
But big projects like Artemis moon missions need system checks before they can pick up where they left off.
Good news for employees: everyone will get paid for lost time soon, but NASA leaders say stable funding is key to keeping future missions (and paychecks) on track.