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Blue Origin Slashes 1,400 Jobs to Boost Efficiency

2/15/2025

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Bezos Cuts Workforce

Blue Origin, the space venture of Jeff Bezos, is set to cut 10% of its workforce, affecting around 1,400 employees, as part of a strategy to boost efficiency. CEO Dave Limp highlighted the importance of refining management and ramping up rocket launches following the successful introduction of the New Glenn rocket, impacting teams across engineering and R&D.

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Limp Launches New Glenn

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket soared into the skies on January 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, marking a significant milestone with its first flight. Although the first-stage booster missed its landing target, CEO Dave Limp remains optimistic, revealing plans for a second launch in late spring to tackle propulsion challenges uncovered during this inaugural journey.

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Bezos Cuts Workforce

Blue Origin, the space venture of Jeff Bezos, is set to cut 10% of its workforce, affecting around 1,400 employees, as part of a strategy to boost efficiency. CEO Dave Limp highlighted the importance of refining management and ramping up rocket launches following the successful introduction of the New Glenn rocket, impacting teams across engineering and R&D.

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