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Blue Origin Announces Major Layoffs Amid New Glenn Push

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-14T10:39:10.675811+05:30

- Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, is laying off 1,400 employees, about 10% of its workforce, to focus on New Glenn rocket production. - CEO Dave Limp, in a brief meeting, emphasized the need for a nimble and customer-focused culture to compete with SpaceX. - Despite recent successes, internal morale is low, with some employees seeking new opportunities. Source: [Mail Online](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14395403/Jeff-Bezos-announces-sweeping-layoffs-space-company-Blue-Origin.html), [The Bbc](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5yjqv5zv8o)

Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, is laying off 1,400 employees, about 10% of its workforce, to focus on New Glenn rocket production.
CEO Dave Limp, in a brief meeting, emphasized the need for a nimble and customer-focused culture to compete with SpaceX.
Despite recent successes, internal morale is low, with some employees seeking new opportunities.

Source: Mail Online, The Bbc