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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nilima Marshall

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit pauses operations while it seeks extra funds

PA Wire

Richard Branson’s satellite launch firm Virgin Orbit has paused operations, the company said, amid reports that it is working to secure additional funding.

The news comes after the company, which is based in California, failed in its first ever satellite mission from UK soil in January.

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