Blue Origin CEO David Limp told employees in an email that there was "less focus" at the rocket company than it needs to execute its 2025 goals.

The aerospace giant's loss may be other companies' gain, with SpaceX and Blue Origin among the prime potential beneficiaries.

Two space debris-related events that occurred this week point to how routine rocket launches can leave their mark on Earth.

While the reasons for slimming staff vary, the cost-cutting measures are coming amid a backdrop of technological change.

Blue Origin, the SpaceX competitor founded and funded by Jeff Bezos, is cutting 10 percent of its employees or about 1,400 people, according to The Seattle Times and CNN. Staff were informed of the news by Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp,

Blue Origin's New Glenn reusable space rocket blasted into orbit last month, successful on its first try. And while at first glance, that may sound like a strange catalyst for layoffs, it's actually not the first time we've seen something like this happen in the space industry.

The crew of the next Blue Origin flight includes an adjunct professor at University of South Carolina Medical Schools in Greenville.

Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp outlined the cutbacks in a Thursday morning email to employees, who were later notified of their job status via emails.