Paragon Cuts 70 Jobs After NASA Cancels Lunar Gateway Work

Paragon, a subcontractor working on a module for NASA’s planned lunar Gateway, has announced the layoff of 70 employees following the agency’s decision to halt work on the Gateway program. The layoffs reflect the immediate impact on the company’s workforce as the project’s funding and development were abruptly terminated. Paragon’s role in the Gateway effort had positioned it to contribute to the construction of a lunar orbiting station that would support future missions to the Moon and beyond. The cancellation has therefore not only affected the company’s staff but also the broader supply chain involved in the Gateway initiative.