NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is laying off 325 more workers
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will lay off 325 employees due to budget constraints, following earlier layoffs. The Mars Sample Return Program's funding shortfall is a primary factor for these reductions.
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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is set to lay off 325 employees, which constitutes about five percent of its workforce, due to ongoing budget constraints. This decision follows earlier layoffs of over 500 workers and more than 100 contractors earlier in the year, driven by uncertainties regarding NASA's budget for 2024. JPL Director Laurie Leshin indicated that the layoffs will impact all divisions of the lab, including technical, business, and support areas. The primary reason for these workforce reductions is the significantly lower funding allocated for the Mars Sample Return Program, which received only $300 million of the $950 million requested. The budget for this mission has escalated from an initial estimate of $7 billion to $11 billion, prompting the government to find the projected return date of 2040 unacceptable. For the upcoming fiscal year, NASA has requested just $200 million for the project, which may undergo substantial changes. Leshin emphasized that the layoffs are unrelated to the recent U.S. presidential election results, stating that the decision was made independently of political outcomes.
- JPL is laying off 325 employees due to budget constraints.
- The lab previously laid off over 500 workers and 100 contractors this year.
- The Mars Sample Return Program received significantly less funding than requested.
- The layoffs will affect all divisions of JPL.
- The decision is not influenced by the recent U.S. presidential election results.
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