Virgin Orbit Holdings to Cut Workforce by 85%

Satellite-launch company to cut expenses after failing to secure meaningful funding

Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket at Cornwall Airport in Newquay, England, in January.Photo: VIRGIN ORBIT/Associated Press

Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc. on Thursday said it reduced its headcount by about 675 employees, about 85% of its workforce, to reduce expenses as it has been unable to secure meaningful funding.

Shares nosedived 39% to 21 cents in after-hours trading.

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