Destination Space: tickets go on sale for Virgin Galactic flights into orbit
2 years, 10 months ago

Destination Space: tickets go on sale for Virgin Galactic flights into orbit

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The chief executive of Virgin Galactic, Michael Colglazier, said: “We plan to have our first 1,000 customers on board at the start of commercial service later this year.” Around 600 pioneers have already signed up ahead of tickets going on general sale, and are founder members of the “Future Astronaut membership community”. ”The spaceship gracefully flips while astronauts enjoy several minutes of out-of-seat weightlessness and breathtaking views of earth from the spaceship’s 17 windows,” says Virgin Galactic. The risks of such a pioneering venture have been highlighted twice: in 2007 when a rocket motor test in California’s Mojave Desert left three workers dead, and in 2014, when a Virgin Galactic craft broke apart during a test flight, killing one pilot and seriously injuring the other. The thing that’s proved really difficult is rocket science.” Sir Richard made a successful test flight in July 2021, just ahead of his rival to unlock routine spaceflight – Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

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Space Tourism: Virgin Galactic's third commercial flight takes tourists to the edge of space and back
1 year, 4 months ago

Space Tourism: Virgin Galactic's third commercial flight takes tourists to the edge of space and back

Hindustan Times  

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. said it launched its third commercial flight Friday morning, sending another crew of paying tourists to the edge of space and back. Space Tourism: Virgin Galactic's third commercial flight takes tourists to the edge of space and back The flight, called Galactic 03, marks the latest milestone for the venture, founded by billionaire Richard Branson, as …

Virgin Galactic’s first space tourists finally soar, an Olympian and a mother-daughter duo
1 year, 5 months ago

Virgin Galactic’s first space tourists finally soar, an Olympian and a mother-daughter duo

Associated Press  

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. — Virgin Galactic rocketed to the edge of space with its first tourists Thursday, a former British Olympian who bought his ticket 18 years ago and a mother-daughter duo from the Caribbean. This first private customer flight had been delayed for years; its success means Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic can now start offering monthly rides, joining …

Virgin Galactic launches first tourism mission after decades of promises
1 year, 5 months ago

Virgin Galactic launches first tourism mission after decades of promises

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. The group’s journey began at Virgin Galactic’s spaceport in New Mexico, where the passengers boarded VSS Unity as it sat attached beneath the wing of the mothership called VMS Eve. Space tourists, from left, Jon Goodwin, Anastatia Mayers and her mother, Keisha Schahaff, are seen before boarding their Virgin Galactic …

All aboard! Virgin Galactic flies its first tourists to the edge of space
1 year, 5 months ago

All aboard! Virgin Galactic flies its first tourists to the edge of space

LA Times  

Space tourists, from left, Anastatia Mayers, Jon Goodwin and Keisha Schahaff prepare to board their Virgin Galactic flight at Spaceport America, near Truth or Consequences, N.M. Virgin Galactic rocketed to the edge of space with its first tourists Thursday, including a former British Olympian who bought his ticket 18 years ago and a mother-daughter duo from the Caribbean. Richard Branson’s …

Virgin Galactic sends first paying customers to space: Who all flew, What next
1 year, 6 months ago

Virgin Galactic sends first paying customers to space: Who all flew, What next

Hindustan Times  

In a long-awaited commercial debut, Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. on Thursday sent paying customers to the edge of space for the first time, a milestone in the emerging private spaceflight sector. The VSS Unity craft reached space at about 9:30am local time in New Mexico, carrying six people on board, including researchers from the Italian Air Force and the National …

Virgin Galactic successful in first commercial space flight
1 year, 6 months ago

Virgin Galactic successful in first commercial space flight

Hindustan Times  

Virgin Galactic successfully flew its first paying customers to the final frontier Thursday, a long-awaited achievement that puts it back on track in the emerging private spaceflight sector. The flight came almost two years after Virgin Galactic's founder Richard Branson flew to space in a test flight meant to usher in a new era of lucrative space tourism. But the …

Italian researchers reach the edge of space flying aboard Virgin Galactic’s rocket-powered plane
1 year, 6 months ago

Italian researchers reach the edge of space flying aboard Virgin Galactic’s rocket-powered plane

Associated Press  

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A team of Italian researchers reached the edge of space Thursday morning, flying aboard a rocket-powered plane piloted by Virgin Galactic as the space tourism company prepares for monthly commercial flights. Virgin Galactic has been working for years to send paying passengers on short space trips and in 2021 finally won the federal government’s approval. After reaching …

Virgin Galactic’s first commercial space flight safely lands
1 year, 6 months ago

Virgin Galactic’s first commercial space flight safely lands

Al Jazeera  

Passengers and crew on VSS Unity rocket plane go for 75-minute suborbital ride to edge of space in landmark flight. Virgin Galactic, the company founded by United Kingdom entrepreneur Richard Branson in 2004, has successfully completed its first commercial flight to the edge of space. Two Italian air force officers and an aerospace engineer from the National Research Council of …

Dream of going to space? Virgin Galactic just launched commercial flights
1 year, 6 months ago

Dream of going to space? Virgin Galactic just launched commercial flights

LA Times  

Three Italian researchers and a Virgin Galactic employee flew to the edge of space on the company’s first commercial flight. On Thursday, that hype finally became reality when three Italian researchers boarded the VSS Unity space plane as Virgin Galactic’s first paying passengers and flew about four minutes in suborbital space. Business Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson plans to visit space …

Virgin Galactic sets dates for first space tourism flights
1 year, 6 months ago

Virgin Galactic sets dates for first space tourism flights

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Virgin Galactic will launch its first commercial space tourism flights before the end of June, Sir …

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic successfully sends four people to space
1 year, 7 months ago

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic successfully sends four people to space

Daily Mail  

Billionaire Richard Branson is back in the space race. Federal aviation authorities banned Virgin Galactic launches after Branson's maiden flight in 2021 led to an investigation when it veered off course during its descent back to the runway in the New Mexico desert. The VSS Unity spaceplane hung 54.2 miles above Earth's surface for three minutes, allowing the space tourists …

Branson's Virgin Galactic re-opens ticket sales for spaceflight
2 years, 10 months ago

Branson's Virgin Galactic re-opens ticket sales for spaceflight

India Today  

Billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc said on Tuesday it is re-opening ticket sales for upcoming space travel to the general public from Feb. 16, driving its shares more than 10% higher in premarket trading. "We plan to have our first 1,000 customers on board at the start of commercial service later this year," Virgin Galactic Chief Executive Officer …

2022 The Year Ahead: Is It Time To Plan That Trip To Space You've Always Wanted To Make?
3 years ago

2022 The Year Ahead: Is It Time To Plan That Trip To Space You've Always Wanted To Make?

News 18  

As much of the world was getting in and out of lockdowns and having their outings rationed because of the pandemic, humanity made some giant strides in a whole new direction in 2021. “Once past the thickest layers of atmosphere, our ships don’t require huge amounts of fuel to reach space,” Virgin Galactic says, underlining the flight’s “energy-efficient” credentials. A …

Richard Branson's flight to space went off-course, deviated from path; under investigation
3 years, 4 months ago

Richard Branson's flight to space went off-course, deviated from path; under investigation

India Today  

The flight carrying Richard Branson to the edge of space could have ended up landing on the desert plain after warning lights flashed on the pilot's console indicating that the flight path was too shallow and the nose of the ship was insufficiently vertical. The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a deviation of the flight of the Virgin Galactic …

Virgin Galactic will raise ticket prices to fly its spaceplane for four minutes
3 years, 5 months ago

Virgin Galactic will raise ticket prices to fly its spaceplane for four minutes

Firstpost  

If you were hoping to buy a ticket to space on one of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space planes, you’ll probably wish you bought one seven years ago. Michael Colglazier, Virgin Galactic’s chief executive, acknowledged during a call with industry analysts as the company announced its quarterly earnings that the higher price would lead to higher revenues and please shareholders. …

A Virgin Galactic space ticket will cost you $450,000
3 years, 5 months ago

A Virgin Galactic space ticket will cost you $450,000

Live Mint  

After flying its founder Richard Branson to space, Virgin Galactic is restarting ticket sales beginning at $450,000, the company announced this week. The new price is about double the $200,000 to $250,000 paid by around 600 people who previously booked seats on Virgin's spaceship between 2005 and 2014, as the company looks to cash in on the success of last …

Dream of becoming a space tourist? Here's how you can make it happen
3 years, 5 months ago

Dream of becoming a space tourist? Here's how you can make it happen

Firstpost  

First tickets sold by Virgin Galactic were sold for $200,000 to $250,000 each, but the cost for future sales will go up. Two companies are offering short “suborbital” hops of a few minutes: Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic, founded by Richard Branson. The first tickets sold by Virgin Galactic went for between $200,000 and $250,000 each, but the …

Space travel for the masses? Don’t be ridiculous
3 years, 5 months ago

Space travel for the masses? Don’t be ridiculous

Al Jazeera  

Space ‘tourism’ as performed by a pair of billionaires is, for now, merely an overpriced joyride for the ultra-rich. The journeys were heralded as marking a new era of “space tourism”, in which untrained people could become astronauts, a title previously reserved for highly trained professional scientists and pilots, to see the earth’s curvature and enjoy a few minutes of …

The Simpsons predicts ANOTHER major event with 2014 show showing Richard Branson space flight
3 years, 5 months ago

The Simpsons predicts ANOTHER major event with 2014 show showing Richard Branson space flight

Daily Mail  

The Simpsons regularly stuns fans with its eerie ability to predict the future. Eery: The Simpsons has been known to foresee major world events - from Donald Trump's presidency to the discovery of a three-eyed mutant fish to the erection of London's The Shard Back to the future: Virgin Galactic footage was strangely similar to a scene in a 2014 …

Elon Musk Pays $10,000 to Secure a Seat to Space on Richard Branson's Galactic
3 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk Pays $10,000 to Secure a Seat to Space on Richard Branson's Galactic

News 18  

While Elon Musk is all set to head for the edge of space on Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic future flights, Branson revealed that the SpaceX CEO paid 10,000 dollars deposit to secure a seat on the future Galactic trip. On Sunday, as Branson jetted off to space, he was bestowed good wishes on his flight by none other than Elon …

Elon Musk books ride to edge of space with Branson's Virgin Galactic: Reports
3 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk books ride to edge of space with Branson's Virgin Galactic: Reports

India Today  

Days after Richard Branson flew to the edge of space, SpaceX chief Elon Musk has reportedly booked a flight to suborbital space with Virgin Galactic. Musk, who has pioneered commercial space travel through his company SpaceX, is yet to divulge any plans of launching tourists into space, unlike rivals Blue Origin of Jeff Bezos and Virgin Galactic. Musk was present …

An Incredible, Life-changing Experience to See Earth from Space: Bandla
3 years, 5 months ago

An Incredible, Life-changing Experience to See Earth from Space: Bandla

News 18  

Indian-American astronaut Sirisha Bandla says it was an incredible” and a “life-changing” experience to see the Earth from space during her maiden trip on Virgin Galactic’s first fully-crewed suborbital test flight and hopes the price tag for space travel will come down in future. Bandla, a 34-year-old aeronautical engineer on Sunday joined British billionaire Richard Branson and four others on …

Elon Musk Has Bought a Ticket to Space on Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic
3 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk Has Bought a Ticket to Space on Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic

News 18  

Elon Musk is definitely going to space – one way, or another. Musk who is also actively pursuing space tourism, has already bought his own ticket — with Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic. British billionaire Richard Branson strapped in and set off Sunday on his boldest adventure yet — a bid to reach space aboard his own winged rocket ship. Musk …

Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
3 years, 5 months ago

Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship

Associated Press  

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. — Swashbuckling billionaire Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday, bringing astro-tourism a step closer to reality and beating out his exceedingly richer rival Jeff Bezos. Branson’s other chief rival in the space-tourism race among the world’s richest men, SpaceX’s Elon Musk, came to New Mexico to watch and congratulated Branson …

Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
3 years, 5 months ago

Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship

ABP News  

Truth or Consequences, Jul 11 : Swashbuckling billionaire Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday, bringing astro-tourism a step closer to reality and beating out his exceedingly richer rival Jeff Bezos. The brief, up-and-down flight — the space plane's portion took only about 15 minutes, or about as long as Alan Shepard's first U.S. spaceflight …

Richard Branson flies to the edge of the space in his rocket
3 years, 5 months ago

Richard Branson flies to the edge of the space in his rocket

Op India  

British billionaire Richard Branson rode a rocket of his company Virgin Galactic to fly to the edge of space today. Richard Branson lifted off to space today on #Unity22 Virgin Galactic, marking a historic spaceflight https://t.co/JnnHUZpagi pic.twitter.com/4tCjy2UQyj — CBS News July 11, 2021 The billionaire is joined by five company employees who are took off to space in a company …

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson Blasts Off, Reaches Edge Of Space
3 years, 5 months ago

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson Blasts Off, Reaches Edge Of Space

Huff Post  

The crowd cheered and yelled as it touched down on the runway. License to thrill.” One of Branson’s chief rivals in the space-tourism race among the world’s richest men, SpaceX’s Elon Musk, arrived in New Mexico to witness the flight, wishing Branson via Twitter, “Godspeed!” Bezos likewise sent his wishes for a safe and successful flight, though he also took …

Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson flying own rocket to space
3 years, 5 months ago

Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson flying own rocket to space

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After a lifetime of yearning …

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson ready for space launch
3 years, 5 months ago

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson ready for space launch

Live Mint  

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - British billionaire Richard Branson was due on Sunday to climb into his Virgin Galactic passenger rocket plane and soar more than 50 miles above the New Mexico desert in the vehicle's first fully crewed test flight to the edge of space. This image provided by Virgin Galactic shows, from left, Chief Pilot Dave Mackay, Lead Operations …

Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic crew go to the edge of space and back
3 years, 5 months ago

Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic crew go to the edge of space and back

LA Times  

In 2004, British billionaire Richard Branson proclaimed he would fly into space on his company’s spaceship in just three years to kick off what he hoped would become a routine travel experience, drinks and all. Branson, along with five other Virgin Galactic employees — two pilots and three others who were testing parts of the in-cabin experience, including research opportunities …

Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson takes off for high-altitude launch into space
3 years, 5 months ago

Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson takes off for high-altitude launch into space

India Today  

A twin-fuselage jet took off on Sunday carrying a Virgin Galactic rocket plane primed to soar more than 50 miles above the New Mexico desert with British billionaire Richard Branson aboard in the vehicle's first fully crewed test flight to space. Virgin Galactic's passenger plane parked before Richard Branson departs with his crew for travel to the edge of space. …

17 years after founding Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson to fly into space
3 years, 5 months ago

17 years after founding Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson to fly into space

India Today  

He's always dreamed of it, and in 2004 founded his own company to make it happen. On Sunday, billionaire Richard Branson will take off from a base in New Mexico aboard a Virgin Galactic vessel bound for the edge of space. READ: Bezos, Branson put everything on the line as billionaires ride own rockets into space The Amazon founder's great …

Richard Branson flies to space: When and where to watch Sirisa Bandla's Virgin Galactic Unity 22 space flight
3 years, 5 months ago

Richard Branson flies to space: When and where to watch Sirisa Bandla's Virgin Galactic Unity 22 space flight

India Today  

The billionaire space race is about to be flagged off with Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson ready to soar into the blue on board the first fully crewed flight of his SpaceShipTwo aircraft, Unity 22, on Sunday. READ: Richard Branson to fly into space | Bet you didn't know his Indian roots WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH THE UNITY 22 …

Billionaire Blastoff: Rich riding own rockets into space
3 years, 6 months ago

Billionaire Blastoff: Rich riding own rockets into space

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Two billionaires are putting everything on the line this month to ride their own rockets into space. The lucrative, high-stakes chase for space tourists will unfold on the fringes of space — 55 miles to 66 miles up, pitting Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson against the world’s richest man, Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos. But some at Blue …

Sir Richard Branson to reach space before Jeff Bezos on July 11
3 years, 6 months ago

Sir Richard Branson to reach space before Jeff Bezos on July 11

The Hindu  

Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Galactic, is set to reach space eleven days earlier than Jeff Bezos. Branson’s space company announced its first fully-crewed space flight is schedule to fly on July 11. "I'm honoured to help validate the journey our future astronauts will undertake and ensure we deliver the unique customer experience people expect from Virgin,” Branson said. …

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson announces trip to space, ahead of Jeff Bezos
3 years, 6 months ago

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson announces trip to space, ahead of Jeff Bezos

India TV News  

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson is aiming to beat fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos into space by nine days. The news came just hours after Bezos’ Blue Origin said Bezos would be accompanied into space on July 20 by a female aerospace pioneer who’s waited 60 years to rocket away. Amazon’s founder will be on Blue Origin’s debut launch with people on …

Sir Richard Branson set for first space flight with Virgin Galactic
3 years, 6 months ago

Sir Richard Branson set for first space flight with Virgin Galactic

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Billionaire businessman Sir Richard Branson …

Virgin Orbit launches seven satellites from three different customers on 747 plane
3 years, 6 months ago

Virgin Orbit launches seven satellites from three different customers on 747 plane

Firstpost  

The company plans three more test flights of its rocket ship this summer and fall before taking paying passengers next year. Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit delivered satellites from three countries into space Wednesday, its second successful rocket launch from a plane. Branson — whose Virgin Galactic company is close to launching paying customers to the edge of space — planted …

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson plans to visit space before Jeff Bezos
3 years, 6 months ago

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson plans to visit space before Jeff Bezos

LA Times  

Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson, shown in 2019, said this week that he’s “ready, fit and healthy to go” to space. Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson is aiming to beat fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos into space by nine days. Branson is to be joined on his flight by Beth Moses, Virgin Galactic’s head astronaut instructor; Colin Bennett, the company’s lead operations …

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic given US government approval to take passengers into space
3 years, 6 months ago

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic given US government approval to take passengers into space

ABC  

Virgin Galactic finally has the US government’s approval to start launching customers into space from New Mexico. Key points: Virgin Galactic plans to launch its first fully crewed flight this US summer A review of the company's third flight to space in May was successful and paved the way for approval More than 600 people have already reserved a ride …

Virgin Galactic gets FAA approval for commercial passenger space flights
3 years, 6 months ago

Virgin Galactic gets FAA approval for commercial passenger space flights

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The commercial license that we have had in place since 2016 remains in place, but is now …

Virgin Galactic gets FAA’s OK to launch customers to space
3 years, 6 months ago

Virgin Galactic gets FAA’s OK to launch customers to space

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Virgin Galactic finally has the federal government’s approval to start launching customers into space from New Mexico. Unlike Blue Origin’s and SpaceX’s fully automated capsules launched from the ground by reusable rockets, Virgin Galactic uses a winged spacecraft that launches from the belly of an airplane and requires a pair of pilots. A review of the …

Virgin Galactic gets FAA's approval to launch customers to space
3 years, 6 months ago

Virgin Galactic gets FAA's approval to launch customers to space

India Today  

Virgin Galactic finally has the federal government’s approval to start launching customers into space from New Mexico. “But we don’t have any announcements about Virgin Galactic’s future flight plans at this time.” Watch | Virgin Galactic completes first flight in over two years Unlike Blue Origin’s and SpaceX’s capsules launched from the ground by reusable rockets, Virgin Galactic uses a …

Virgin Galactic cleared by FAA to fly customers into space
3 years, 6 months ago

Virgin Galactic cleared by FAA to fly customers into space

LA Times  

The VSS Unity craft flies during a supersonic flight test. Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. received regulatory approval to fly customers into space, moving the budding industry founded by billionaires one step closer to reality. The Federal Aviation Administration upgraded the company’s existing license to cover customer flights, Virgin Galactic said Friday in a statement, saying the approval was the first …

An 11-Minute Flight To Space Was Just Auctioned For $28 Million
3 years, 6 months ago

An 11-Minute Flight To Space Was Just Auctioned For $28 Million

NPR  

An 11-Minute Flight To Space Was Just Auctioned For $28 Million Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is going into space on July 20 on a reusable rocket made by his space exploration company, Blue Origin. Nearly 7,600 people from 159 countries registered to bid on the …

Virgin Galactic reaches edge of Earth's atmosphere for the first time with two pilots
3 years, 7 months ago

Virgin Galactic reaches edge of Earth's atmosphere for the first time with two pilots

Firstpost  

Virgin Galactic on Saturday made its first rocket-powered flight from New Mexico to the fringe of space in a manned shuttle, as the company forges toward offering tourist flights to the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere. British billionaire and Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson said the flight and landing bring the roughly 15-year-old venture tantalizingly close to commercial flights …

The great commodities boom hits a Chinese wall
3 years, 7 months ago

The great commodities boom hits a Chinese wall

CNN  

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. He noted that prices for steel and iron had “increased parabolically” but appeared detached from “underlying supply and demand fundamentals.” April data showed that Chinese demand was “starting to level off a bit,” and that realistically, given the country’s relatively early exit from harsh pandemic restrictions …

Virgin Galactic manned shuttle ascends from New Mexico to the edge of space
3 years, 7 months ago

Virgin Galactic manned shuttle ascends from New Mexico to the edge of space

LA Times  

Virgin Galactic completed its third spaceflight and it first from Spaceport America, N.M., on Saturday. This image shows the release of VSS Unity from VMS Eve and ignition of the rocket motor over Spaceport America, N.M. Virgin Galactic on Saturday made its first rocket-powered flight from New Mexico to the fringe of space in a manned shuttle, as the company …

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Will Fly First Crew to Space in July
3 years, 8 months ago

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Will Fly First Crew to Space in July

News 18  

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin will send its first crew to space on July 20 and is offering one of the seats to the winner of an online auction, the company said Wednesday. “Our next launch will be the first time astronauts will fly aboard New Shepard.” The reusable suborbital rocket system was named after Alan Shepard, who sixty years ago …

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