Nasa is closed. American space agency shuts down

Nasa has announced that its operations are currently halted due to a lapse in government funding, with a notice on its website stating the agency is "closed" until further notice.

The development comes as the United States entered a government shutdown on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a budget or temporary funding measure.

The shutdown, the first in nearly six years, has forced thousands of federal workers to be furloughed across government agencies, including Nasa. According to official guidelines, only essential staff required for the protection of life and property are continuing work, meaning most Nasa projects — from space science research to public outreach — have been paused.

Day-to-day communications from the agency have gone silent, with social media channels d