Virgin Orbit to cease operations, sell assets of Richard Branson’s satellite launcher
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WASHINGTON — Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit is shutting down less than two months after the satellite launch start-up filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to a Tuesday company announcement. Virgin Orbit will cease operations and sell its assets to…