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Why is NASA bringing 7,500 contractors back to work as civil servants?

By Eric Berger · Oct 6, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT

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As a flight director during NASA's Apollo missions, Gerry Griffin led several lunar landings. He helped bring the crew of Apollo 13 safely back to Earth. Later, he directed Johnson Space Center in Houston. Through these experiences, Griffin learned the value of teamwork in spaceflight—during the dynamic moments that can make or break a successful launch or landing, you absolutely have to trust you

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AnecdoteUses a specific incident to illustrate broader points about teamwork, without providing corroborating evidence.

Appeal to AuthorityLeverages Griffin's presumed expertise to lend weight to the argument about trust, but offers no external verification of his statements.

Emotive LanguageEmploys emotionally charged phrasing to persuade the reader rather than presenting factual data.

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The article does not provide any information about the alleged 7,500 contractors, the policy change converting contractors to civil servants, the reasons for the shift, or any official NASA statements on the matter.

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The piece is primarily anecdotal and opinion‑based, relying on personal recollections and emotive language rather than verifiable reporting or external sources.