GSA staff faces massive cuts. And, could NASA launch a Mars mission?
- Posted on February 12, 2025
- By NPR
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GSA staff faces massive cuts. And, could NASA launch a Mars mission?
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The General Services Administration plans to cut its budget in half and ramp up monitoring of staff. And, Elon Musk could help propel a NASA Mars program — or delay it for another generation.