webfact Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Sir Richard Branson By Annabelle Liang Business reporterBritish billionaire Sir Richard Branson's rocket company Virgin Orbit says it will cut 85% of its workforce after failing to secure new investment. The firm will also cease operations for the foreseeable future, according to media reports. It comes weeks after the company paused operations in an apparent attempt to shore up its finances. Earlier this year, a Virgin Orbit rocket failed to complete the first ever satellite launch from UK soil. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65133099 -- © Copyright BBC 2023-04-01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 On 4/1/2023 at 11:37 AM, webfact said: Earlier this year, a Virgin Orbit rocket failed to complete the first ever satellite launch from UK soil. I guess his rockets are as pants as his Virgin train service. Worst British train company I ever traveled on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 It’s an expensive business… doing a one off doesn’t make since… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 To bad I was rooting for this renaissance man an obviously talented guy sad ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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