The Shutdown Is Spreading (Update)

Space Sciences Institute just issued a stop-work order to everyone there funded by a Federal grant (which I guess is almost everyone). #ShutdownStories

— M.-M. Mac Low (@astrocurator) January 17, 2019

The NASA Postdoctoral Program contract runs out of money tomorrow. This means its fellows - some of the best and brightest space scientists in the world - will go without pay starting Friday. These folks are contractors, which means they aren't covered by the backpay bill.

— Shawn Domagal-Goldman (@shawndgoldman) January 17, 2019

USRA is making funds available to @NASA Postdoctoral Program fellows to ensure their financial security through the shutdown. We do not expect any interruption to fellows on J-1 visas. We are in contact with NPP fellows and NASA. We appreciate the concern for fellows' wellbeing.

— USRA (@USRAedu) January 17, 2019