• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconHome
Right Arrow Button IconVirgin Orbit

Virgin Orbit

Profile view of Virgin Orbit founder Richard Branson.
Tech
Top exec at Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit blames CEO and board for bankruptcy sale 
By Christiaan HetznerApril 5, 2023
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit filed for bankruptcy.
Tech
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has one less competitor as fellow billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy
By Christiaan HetznerApril 4, 2023
Richard Branson
Success
3 months after failure to launch, Richard Branson’s space startup Virgin Orbit is cutting almost all staff
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2023
A Virgin Orbit rocket launched 7 U.S. defense satellites. The mission was named after a Paula Abdul song
Tech
A Virgin Orbit rocket launched 7 U.S. defense satellites. The mission was named after a Paula Abdul song
By The Associated PressJuly 2, 2022
Virgin Orbit satellite launch from a 747 kicks off a satellite launch boom
Tech
Virgin Orbit satellite launch from a 747 kicks off a satellite launch boom
By Aaron PressmanJanuary 19, 2021
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit plans first space launch this weekend
Tech
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit plans first space launch this weekend
By John Antczak and The Associated PressMay 20, 2020
Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2018
Tech
Data Sheet—Space, the Universe, and Everything Else at Brainstorm Tech
By Aaron Pressman and Adam LashinskyJuly 20, 2018
Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2018
Tech
Why Smaller Satellites and Cheaper Tech Are Fueling The Space Boom
By Jonathan VanianJuly 18, 2018
null
Tech
Why Richard Branson’s Newest Space Company Could Be a Lucrative Venture
By Kirsten KorosecMarch 2, 2017
1
  • 1
1
Most Popular
Success
After donating $8 billion, Steve and Connie Ballmer create three regional philanthropies so people closest to the work can decide how the money is spentplaceholder alt text
By Sydney LakeAugust 11, 2026
North America
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he losesplaceholder alt text
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 11, 2026
Economy
U.S. Treasury is paying $3 billion a day in interest on national debt, says the CBO—having spent $10 billion to prop up the currency of its top lenderplaceholder alt text
By Eleanor PringleAugust 11, 2026
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • TikTok icon
  • YouTube icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.