Virgin Orbit is getting ready to launch its next mission to space, with a target window at the end of this month. This will be the first time Virgin Orbit is flying after its first successful orbital ...

The U.K. is brimming with excitement ahead of historic Virgin Orbit launch from Spaceport Cornwall. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

During the firing of its second stage engine and with the rocket travelling at more than 11,000mph, the system experienced 'an anomaly,' prematurely ending the mission. Virgin Orbit's first attempt to ...

The rocket's fiery reentry was captured on video by an observer in the Canary Islands. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. An ...

Today, U.S. companies largely call the shots in the private space industry — but that could soon change. Entrepreneurs from around the world hope to catch up, including British billionaire Richard ...

Virgin Orbit is laying off about 85% of staff and ceasing operations after failing to secure funding. There isn't much reason for hope that the company can break free of this tailspin. Virgin Orbit is ...

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit is set to launch the first orbital space rocket from British soil. Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart said the crew will proceed cautiously in case winds or lightning set in.

LONDON – Virgin Orbit said Thursday it is pausing all operations amid reports that the company is furloughing almost all its staff as part of a bid to seek a funding lifeline. The California-based ...

Virgin Orbit is furloughing its workers and taking an "operational pause." Free cash flow is deeply negative, and cash reserves are dwindling. Virgin Orbit is looking for a cash injection, and may not ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The satellite launch company was unable to secure the additional funding required to keep running the business.