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Closed startup

2015 – 2026

Orbex

Aerospace company in Scotland

United KingdomHardware

Founded: 2015
Closed: 2026
Lifespan: 11 years
Employees: 170
Country: United Kingdom
City: Forres
Sector: Hardware
Founders: Kristian von Bengtson

In brief

Orbex was an aerospace company in Scotland based in Forres, United Kingdom. It was founded in 2015 and shut down in 2026. Founder: Kristian von Bengtson. It used to be found at orbex.space.

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