Blue Origin is laying off approximately 1,400 employees, representing about 10% of its workforce, as part of a strategic shift to enhance rocket production and launch frequency. CEO Dave Limp's internal memo outlined cuts primarily affecting managerial, research, and engineering positions. The layoffs follow the company's successful test of its New Glenn rocket, which aims to bolster its competitive edge against SpaceX. With New Glenn, Blue Origin plans to support Jeff Bezos' Project Kuiper, providing satellite internet services and closing the gap with SpaceX's Starlink.
Our primary focus in 2025 and beyond is to scale our manufacturing output and launch cadence with speed, decisiveness, and efficiency for our customers.
The cuts are part of a broader strategic shift that prioritises the New Glenn rocket, a powerful heavy-lift launch vehicle designed to carry large payloads and satellites into space.
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