NASA is contemplating a reduction in the International Space Station (ISS) crew size due to cumulative budget cuts affecting its operations. Dana Weigel stated that lower funding results in fewer cargo missions, which impacts the supply of essentials like food. Consequently, the agency is evaluating a shift to a three-person crew to address these challenges. The discussion arises amidst concerns over lost cargo missions and operational issues, suggesting that the budget situation could further strain the ISS program.
A possible reduction in cargo missions would exacerbate the problem, hence NASA's consideration of reducing the crew complement on the US side to three.
Less money means fewer cargo missions, which means less cargo. Weigel said: "So less cargo - that means less ability to send up supplies for things like food."
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