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Virgin Orbit Fake Offer: SEC Sues Texas Man For $20M Bid

June 18, 2:04 PM

The SEC has sued Matthew Brown for an alleged $200 million fraudulent offer to rescue Virgin Orbit, accusing him of fabricating credentials and a bank statement. Virgin Orbit terminated discussions due to credibility issues.

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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Secures Bid Alongside Elon Musk’s SpaceX, ULA For $5.6B Pentagon Rocket Program

By Benzinga Neuro

June 13, 9:59 PM

The Pentagon has announced the first set of winners in its rocket launch contract competition, with Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin securing a spot for the first time.

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What’s Going On With Virgin Galactic Stock Thursday?

By Adam Eckert

June 13, 9:17 AM

After the market close on Wednesday, Virgin Galactic announced that its board approved a 1-for-20 reverse stock split, effective after the market close on June 14. Virgin Galactic's common stock is expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on June 17.

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Virgin Galactic’s Board Approves Reverse Stock Split: What’s Going On With The Stock?

By Erica Kollmann

June 12, 4:50 PM

Virgin Galactic shares are falling after-hours Wednesday after the company announced it will effect a reverse stock split.

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NASA, Boeing Postpone Starliner Crew Return To June 18 Due To Multiple Factors

By Benzinga Neuro

June 12, 9:39 AM

The Starliner was initially set to undock on Friday after launching two NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams from Florida on June 5.

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Elon Musk’s Alleged Intimate Relations With Co-Workers At SpaceX Under Scrutiny: Rocket Company Terms It ‘Completely Misleading Narrative’

By Benzinga Neuro

June 12, 3:54 AM

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has come under fire for his alleged intimate relationships with female subordinates at the company. The allegations have raised concerns about a culture of sexism and harassment at SpaceX.

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Rocket Lab USA: Space Launch Business To Drive Operational Leverage

By Priya Nigam

June 11, 12:18 PM

Rocket Lab USA's launch business could drive operating leverage, while the products business continues to grow.

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What’s Going On With Virgin Galactic Stock Monday?

By Adam Eckert

June 10, 8:57 AM

Virgin Galactic has announced the successful completion of its "Galactic 07" flight carrying one researcher and three private astronauts. The researcher collected physiological data related to human spaceflight and examined the ability to administer accurate insulin doses in microgravity.

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‘Planes Just Can’t Compete:’ Elon Musk Boasts Rocket-Booster Superiority After Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Completes Tourist Flight

By Anan Ashraf

June 10, 7:48 AM

Virgin Galactic on Saturday launched four tourists to a maximum altitude of 54.4 miles aboard its air-launched VSS Unity spaceplane, marking its second spaceflight this year.

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