Virgin Orbit to lay off about 85% of staff

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit slashing 85% of its workforce

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit is letting go of almost its entire work force with the satellite launch company finding it difficult to secure funding three months after a failed mission.

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit slashing 85% of its workforce

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit is letting go of almost its entire work force with the satellite launch company finding it difficult to secure funding three months after a failed mission.

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit slashing 85% of its workforce

The satellite launch company is finding funding difficult after a failed mission.

Long Beach's Virgin Orbit lays off 675 people, 85% of its workforce

Long Beach-based Virgin Orbit, Richard Branson's rocket company, is laying off 85% of its employees after being unable to secure added funding for operations.

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit to slash 85% of workforce as it fails to secure funding

The move comes just weeks after Virgin Orbit paused operations as it sought a funding lifeline.

Virgin Orbit Lays Off 85% Of Workforce

Virgin Orbit, the rocket company founded by British billionaire Sir Richard Branson, has announced that it will cut 85% of its workforce.