Orbex: 150 jobs
One source so far. We will update this page if other reports confirm or change the figures.
- Jobs
- 150 (UK)
- Announced
- 11 February 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Stated reason
- Insolvency
- Where
- Forres
- Source strength
- Two or more independent publishers
- Sources
- 3 sources from 3 publisher groups.
Sources
| Publisher | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | Scottish rocket startup nears collapse despite £26m in taxpayer loans | 11 February 2026 |
| Birmingham Mail | UK space company collapses into administration - over 150 staff made redundant | 19 February 2026 |
| The Independent | British space rocket firm axes jobs and enters administration | 19 February 2026 |
Changes to this page
| Date | What changed | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2026 | status: proposed → confirmed | new source: birminghammail.co.uk |
| 25 Sep 2026 | cause_stated: not_stated → insolvency | new source: birminghammail.co.uk |
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