Updated February 20 at 9:15 a.m. EST with comment from NASA.
Probationary NASA workers may be sticking around, at least for now, following earlier reports that the space agency was firing more than 1,000 employees.
NASA Reverses Course on Firing 1,000 Probationary Employees
Space agency’s probationary personnel had expected to receive termination notices on Tuesday, but none came.
Key Takeaways:
- Probationary NASA employees, who were previously expected to be fired as part of federal workforce reductions, have largely retained their jobs, at least for the immediate future.
- Personnel at several major NASA centers, including Johnson, Goddard, and Marshall, were specifically exempted from the anticipated layoffs following reports and internal communications.
- The reason for this sudden reprieve is unclear but may stem from NASA's argument that these roles are mission-critical or potential influence from the nominee for NASA administrator.
- Despite this week's reprieve, new guidance regarding a potential reduction in force is still anticipated, indicating that the long-term job security for these employees remains uncertain.
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