British Satellite Launch Provider Orbex Declares Insolvency

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A British satellite launch provider that was preparing for its first launch this year has declared insolvency, in another major blow to the UK’s launch ambitions. Orbex was forced to call in administrators after attempts to secure additional funding or a sale of the business failed. The Scotland...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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