Virgin Galactic Lays Off 40 Workers

Virgin Galactic, which flew its fourth powered flight last month, has laid off 40 employees, about 5% of its workforce, the company said in a statement. The decision comes as the company is winding down its test program and preparing to begin space tourism flights this year. If the final phase of...

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