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- Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit struggled to make a comeback after a failed launch in January.
- It filed for bankruptcy protection after laying off staff and failing to secure enough funding.
- Here's what went wrong at the satellite launch firm.
A failed rocket launch, stalled investor talks, layoffs, and now a bankruptcy protection filing. It's clear Virgin Orbit has faced a tumultuous few months.