Nasa's Jet Propulsion Lab Faces Significant Layoffs
Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California, renowned for designing, building, and operating all five of the agency's successful Mars rovers, is undergoing significant restructuring.
The lab will lay off over 10% of its 5500 employees, totaling 550 workers, marking the fourth round of recent layoffs at the lab. This move has sparked concerns about a potential brain drain.
The lab's director, Dave Gallagher, explained that its leadership is 'taking steps to restructure and establish an appropriate size to ensure future success'.
These workforce terminations are part of a reorganisation effort that began in July and are unrelated to the current US government shutdown. The research community and beyond have met the news with distress.
The JPL is the home of Mars rovers, including the Curiosity rover, which is still exploring Mars and was assembled at the laboratory.
- Number of employees to be laid off: 550
- Percentage of workforce affected: over 10%
- Total number of employees at JPL: 5500
Author's summary: NASA's JPL lays off 10% of staff.
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