NASA lunar program shutdown triggers layoffs at space contractor: 'One of the most difficult decisions'

NASA's shift from building a lunar orbit space station to establishing a base on the moon's surface has led Northrop Grumman to terminate a subcontract with Paragon Space Development, causing about 70 layoffs. Paragon was responsible for the life-support system of the HALO habitation module for the Gateway lunar station.

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