Richard Branson's rocket-launch firm Virgin Orbit pauses operations, furloughs staff

British billionaire Richard Branson’s rocket-launch firm Virgin Orbit has paused operations as the company searches for more funding. The Long Beach-based company announced the operational pause Wednesday and it goes into effect Thursday. As part of the move, the firm has furloughed most of its…

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