Virgin Orbit returning 'small' team from unpaid pause on Thursday to prep for next rocket launch
Publishing timestamp: 2023-03-21 23:44:18
Summary
Virgin Orbit is bringing back a small team to work on preparing for its next rocket launch, despite the company's uncertain future and ongoing efforts to secure funding to avoid bankruptcy. CEO Dan Hart stated that the company's operations require a successful launch, and that the return of the team is the first step in an incremental resumption of operations. The company is extending unpaid furlough and pause in operations for the rest of its employees, while the returning team will focus on critical areas for the next mission, including testing and installing rocket engines.
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