Virgin Orbit, the rocket company founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, has filed for bankruptcy in the United States. “While we have taken great efforts to address our financial position and secure additional financing, we ultimately must do what is best for the business,” Dan Hart, chief executive of Virgin Orbit, said in the statement posted on its website. concat(t,'\n \n\n You're watching a daily free preview\n \n\n You're watching a daily free preview\n \n