Virgin Orbit is furloughing nearly all its employees and pausing operations for a week as it looks for a funding lifeline.
GM is expected to continue with its plans to build the plant but is searching for another partner, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Tens of thousands of workers have walked out across industries in recent months to demand better working conditions and pay raises in line with inflation.
Struggling electric truck startup Lordstown Motors still plans to deliver the first examples of its Endurance pickup truck before the end of the year.