How the Government Shutdown Would Screw Up Science Operations Vital for the Country 7.72K Remy Stern 04/08/11 03:45PM Filed to: Gizmodo Gizmodo Republished That's Endeavour on the launch pad, waiting for the start of mission STS-134. But, like the United States government and most of its vital science operations, it may shut down tonight. If that happens, that's very bad news. [Gizmodo]