Space Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit Files for Bankruptcy The announcement comes just days after the company said it would pause operations and lay off nearly all of its workforce. Impacted employees will reportedly receive severance packages.
Space Virgin Orbit Successfully Launched 7 Satellites in Its First Night Mission The satellites were launched from California's Mojave Air and Space Port using its Boeing 747 carrier aircraft dubbed Cosmic Girl, with a two-stage LauncherOne rocket secured under one of its wings.