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Virgin Orbit to sell its manufacturing facility to Rocket Lab
2023.05.23 14:19
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Virgin Orbit building is seen after the company paused operations last week, in Long Beach, California, U.S., March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Richard Branson’s bankrupt satellite launch firm Virgin Orbit said in a Tuesday court filing it plans to sell the bulk of its Long Beach, California headquarters, including its machinery and equipment, to small launch firm Rocket Lab for $16 million.