Spaceport America faces criticism after Virgin Galactic layoffs

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To the sound of thundering engines and applause from spectators, Virgin Galactic began launching commercial space flights out of New Mexico’s Spaceport America last June. But just months after its first commercial launch, the company announced a series of layoffs, and said it would pause spaceflights in mid-2024 to focus on developing a new fleet of ships.

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