Virgin Orbit aborts operations, axes 85% of its employees after failing to secure more funding

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National10 articles from 10 sources across the spectrum· Updated 1287d ago

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Mar 30, 2023Virgin Orbit ending operations after failure to secure new funding
  2. Mar 31, 2023Virgin Orbit aborts operations, axes 85% of its employees after failing to secure more funding

Who covered each development

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Quiet for 1287 days

Last development · Mar 31, 2023 — Virgin Orbit aborts operations, axes 85% of its employees after failing to secure more funding

How each side is putting it

Left

1 viewpoint
NBC NewsLean Left· 1288d ago

Virgin Orbit fails to secure funding, will cease operations

Center

4 viewpoints
Digital TrendsCenter· 1287d ago

Virgin Orbit lays off most staff over funding struggles

UPICenter· 1288d ago

Virgin Orbit ending operations after failure to secure new funding

ForbesCenter· 1288d ago

Branson’s Virgin Orbit Reportedly Ceases Operations For ‘Foreseeable Future’ After Failing To Secure Funding

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 1288d ago

Virgin Orbit Fails to Secure Funding, Will Cease Operations and Lay Off 90% of Workforce

Right

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FOX BusinessLean Right· 1287d ago

Virgin Orbit pauses operations, lays off majority of workforce

New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· 1287d ago

Virgin Orbit ceases operations after failing to find funding

Washington TimesLean Right· 1287d ago

Virgin Orbit aborts operations, axes 85% of its employees after failing to secure more funding

Other outlets

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Left

2 articles
JalopnikLean Left· 1287d ago

Virgin Orbit Ceases Operations After Failing to Secure Funding

EngadgetLean Left· 1287d ago

Virgin Orbit officially shutters its space launch operations

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