NASA seeks to bolster workforce, reduce reliance on contractors

Published on February 7, 2026
Isaacman at Ames

After losing about 20% of its civil servant workforce in the past year, NASA’s administrator says the agency plans to bring more expertise in-house and reduce its reliance on contractors.

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