Vector rocket hardware can be seen in this undated file photo. The Tucson, Arizona, company announced Aug. 9 it was suspending operations and replacing its chief executive amid funding problems.

The launch company has ceased operations for now. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Updated 12:45 a.m. Eastern Aug. 10 with company ...

Saturday a.m. Update: Multiple former employees of the rocket company Vector in both California and Arizona have told Ars they were let go on Friday. Late Friday night, the company issued the ...

An engineering test model of the Vector-R rocket at Pad 0B of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at Wallops Island, Virginia. Credit: Vector Updated 12:45 a.m. Eastern Aug. 10 with company statement.