More space shuttle layoffs announced

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla - More space shuttle contractors learned this week that they will be out of a job.

1,300 workers with United Space Alliance got layoff notices.

It is all part of  the planned wind down of the space shuttle program, which is scheduled to end next year.

The layoffs will take effect on October 1st.

The shuttle program has two more flights scheduled to complete the International Space Station.

Congress is considering extra funding for an additional shuttle flight next year.

Earlier this year, President Barack Obama decided to scrap the shuttle's replacement Constellation.

Instead he proposed a $6 billion dollar fund for future commercial space projects.