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March 28, 2020 01:38 pm

OneWeb files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection


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Space exploration firm OneWeb has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, GeekWire reports, leaving uncertainty about the 74 satellites it has in orbit and its plans to provide high-speed internet from space.


In a news release, OneWeb said it plans to use the bankruptcy proceedings to pursue a sale of the company. “While the company was close to obtaining financing, the process did not progress because of the financial impact and market turbulence related to the spread of COVID-19,” according to the news release, which also mentioned that the company was “forced to reduce our workforce.” It did not indicate how many people may have been laid off.


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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/28/21189404/oneweb-chapter-11-bankruptcy-space

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