Jet Propulsion Laboratory Lays Off 900 Workers Due to Budget Cuts
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What we know
Location: Pasadena, California, USA.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), part of the California Institute of Technology, has laid off 900 workers due to significant budget cuts. This decision reflects the ongoing financial challenges faced by the laboratory, which is known for its pioneering space exploration missions. The layoffs occurred in October 2023, impacting a substantial portion of the workforce. Despite these cuts, JPL has retained its top Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) officer, indicating a continued commitment to these values amidst financial constraints. The layoffs highlight the broader issues within NASA's funding and operational budget.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) cut 900 jobs in CA as of April 1, 2025.
That is roughly 15% of the 6,000 people Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 14 layoff events at Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) since October 2023, including 543 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 13 additional events known from news reporting.
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