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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is letting go of hundreds of employees.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is letting go of hundreds of employees.

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, revealed on Tuesday plans to cut 550 jobs. This is part of a restructuring process that started back in July and isn’t directly linked to the ongoing government shutdown. “To best position JPL for the future, we are making adjustments to ensure we have the right size […]

Two Migrants Used Underwater Propulsion Devices to Illegally Cross Texas Border River

Eagle Pass, Texas, police officers arrested two men shortly after illegally crossing the Rio Grande from Mexico to the United States. A vigilante Eagle Pass resident contacted the Eagle Pass police station after noticing two suspicious people around South Eagle Pass. The officer responded and found two men, a police officer, about to hide under […]

89K-Ton Ship Loses Propulsion Near NYC Bridge

An 89,000-ton container ship lost propulsion near a bridge in New York City waters Friday night, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The vessel, identified as M/V APL Qingdao, was anchored near the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge. new york post report Sunday. The paper noted that the ship was traveling along the shipping route between Staten Island […]

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory laying off hundreds, citing budget gridlock

Due to a Congressional budget impasse, NASA has laid off hundreds of employees at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which launched numerous missions to Mars to search for signs of life. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), managed by the California Institute of Technology, is “the only federally funded research and development center,” according to NASA’s website. […]

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off workers amid budget constraints

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), located outside Los Angeles, plans to lay off 530 employees and 40 contractors in a cost-cutting measure after failing to secure federal funding for the fiscal year. “These are painful but necessary adjustments that will allow us to meet budget allocations while continuing our important work for NASA and our […]