NASA is moving approximately 7,500 contractors back to civil service positions, a reversal of a trend that began during the shuttle era when contractor roles expanded in Mission Control. Former Apollo flight director Gerry Griffin advocates for this change, emphasizing that critical flight-critical positions should remain with direct NASA employees to ensure accountability and trust.
Background
NASA has increasingly relied on contractors for critical operations since the shuttle era, raising concerns about accountability in mission-critical roles like Mission Control.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Oct 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10