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Blue Origin is laying off around 10 percent of workers

Blue Origin will lay off about 1,400 workers, which is 10% of its staff, to reduce bureaucracy and focus on efficiency, according to an email from CEO Dave Limp.
The layoffs will primarily affect positions in engineering, R&D, and management, as part of a strategy to improve operations against competitors like SpaceX.
Despite the layoffs, Blue Origin plans to hire hundreds in key areas to achieve ambitious goals, including lunar missions for 2025.
The layoffs reflect a broader trend in the aerospace industry as companies work to enhance production and face increasing competition.

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