Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic successfully sends four people to space
1 year, 10 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 to experience weightlessness for the first time The four-person crew, all Virgin Galactic staff, spent three minutes in weightlessness Unlike other companies that use vertical-launch rockets, Virgin Galactic uses a carrier aircraft with two pilots who take off from a runway, gain high altitude, and drop a rocket-powered plane that soars into space before gliding back to Earth. The four people that went to space Thursday work for Virgin Galactic The carrier plane launched from Spaceport America in New Mexico, carrying the spaceplane under its belly that then released at an altitude of 44,500 feet In September 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration said it was investigating a deviation in the descent of the flight. The crew experienced amazing views of Earth while in the spaceplane 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 its runway in the New Mexico desert In a statement on the FAA investigation, Virgin Galactic acknowledged that 'the flight did drop below the altitude of the airspace', but confirmed this was 'for a short distance and time before re-entering restricted airspace.'

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Space Tourism: Virgin Galactic's third commercial flight takes tourists to the edge of space and back
1 year, 6 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 launches first flight of private tourists to the edge of space
1 year, 7 months ago

Virgin Galactic launches first flight of private tourists to the edge of space

Hindustan Times  

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. commenced a flight carrying its first private space tourists, a key step in founder Richard Branson’s quest to build a “spaceline for Earth.” Virgin Galactic launches first flight of private tourists to the edge of space The VSS Unity craft took off underneath the wing of a carrier plane at about 8:30 a.m. local time Thursday …

Meet former Olympian and Mother-daughter duo who went to space on Thursday
1 year, 7 months ago

Meet former Olympian and Mother-daughter duo who went to space on Thursday

Live Mint  

A Virgin Galactic rocket took its passengers to the edge of space before gliding back to the runway at Spaceport America in the New Mexico desert on Thursday. Among the passengers on the Virgin Galactic flight were 80-year-old former British Olympian Jon Goodwin and a mother-daughter duo from the Caribbean. Schahaff, who took pink sand aboard the Virgin Galactic flight …

Virgin Galactic launches first tourism mission after decades of promises
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

‘Someone is seriously…’: Netizens slam Virgin Galactic's ‘space flight’ which happened after Titan submersible mishap
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Someone is seriously…’: Netizens slam Virgin Galactic's ‘space flight’ which happened after Titan submersible mishap

Hindustan Times  

Space trips and deep sea explorations are two very risky adventures which put human lives at stake. Less than a week after the Titan incident, Branson's Virgin Galactic has flown paying customers to space on Thursday. Virgin Galactic's ‘space flight’, Titan submersible Though the passengers successfully undertook the trip and landed safely, Branson and his company drew the ire of …

Virgin Galactic completes first manned mission to space
1 year, 9 months ago

Virgin Galactic completes first manned mission to space

Live Mint  

Virgin Galactic, the space venture established by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, has achieved a significant milestone as it successfully completed its first manned mission to the edge of space. Additionally, Pantaleone Carlucci, an engineer affiliated with Italy's National Research Council, and Colin Bennett, a Virgin Galactic astronaut instructor who previously flew with Branson in 2021, were part of the group. …

Virgin Galactic sends first paying customers to space: Who all flew, What next
1 year, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 …

Who are the crew on Virgin Galactic flight Galactic 01?
1 year, 9 months ago

Who are the crew on Virgin Galactic flight Galactic 01?

Daily Mail  

Here is a look at the four passengers on board Virgin Galactic flight Galactic 01 Virgin Galactic customers who have splashed out hundreds of thousands of dollars on a trip to space are finally set to be rewarded. From left to right: Col. Walter Villadei, Pantaleone Carlucci, Lt. Col. Angelo Landolfi and Colin Bennett, the crew members who will be …

Virgin Galactic plans regular commercial flights to send Italian researchers to space
1 year, 9 months ago

Virgin Galactic plans regular commercial flights to send Italian researchers to space

Hindustan Times  

Virgin Galactic announced Thursday that monthly commercial flights to the edge of space will begin for ticket-holders in August, following a research flight planned for the end of June. Virgin Galactic plans regular commercial flights to send Italian researchers to space The space tourism company will be taking up a team of specialists with the Italian Air Force and the …

Virgin Galactic sets dates for first space tourism flights
1 year, 9 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 …

Virgin Galactic completes final test flight before launching paying customers to space
1 year, 10 months ago

Virgin Galactic completes final test flight before launching paying customers to space

Associated Press  

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M — Virgin Galactic completed what is expected to be its final test flight Thursday before taking paying customers on brief trips to space, marking what the space tourism company described as a “fantastic achievement” in what has been a long road to commercial operations. The flight came nearly two years after founder Richard Branson beat fellow billionaire and …

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit slashing 85% of its workforce
1 year, 11 months ago

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit slashing 85% of its workforce

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 Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit is …

Virgin Galactic seeks first 1,000 passengers for ‘space flight’
3 years, 1 month ago

Virgin Galactic seeks first 1,000 passengers for ‘space flight’

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. “You’ll see the colour out the window change from blue, through indigo and into an inky black, …

Branson's Virgin Galactic re-opens ticket sales for spaceflight
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Destination Space: tickets go on sale for Virgin Galactic flights into orbit
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Mom and teen daughter duo win tickets worth almost $1m to be among Virgin Galactic’s first space tourists
3 years, 4 months ago

Mom and teen daughter duo win tickets worth almost $1m to be among Virgin Galactic’s first space tourists

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson surprised health coach …

Branson's Virgin Galactic to resume spaceflight after FAA closes mishap probe
3 years, 6 months ago

Branson's Virgin Galactic to resume spaceflight after FAA closes mishap probe

India Today  

The US Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday said it closed its mishap investigation into the July 11 Virgin Galactic Unity 22 launch, which deviated from assigned airspace on descent, and lifted a grounding order the regulator imposed earlier. The FAA said Virgin Galactic had implemented changes the agency required on how it communicates during flight and that the company will …

Virgin Galactic sees delay to space mission with Italian Air Force
3 years, 6 months ago

Virgin Galactic sees delay to space mission with Italian Air Force

The Hindu  

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc on Friday flagged a delay to its first commercial research mission with the Italian Air Force to mid-October due to a potential manufacturing defect. Virgin Galactic said on Friday a third-party supplier warned of a potential manufacturing defect in a component of the flight control system during test flight preparations. The mission was initially set for …

EXPLAINED: How Virgin Space Plane Went Off Course And Why It May Derail Richard Branson's Plans
3 years, 6 months ago

EXPLAINED: How Virgin Space Plane Went Off Course And Why It May Derail Richard Branson's Plans

News 18  

He managed to pip fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos to the edge of space, but in doing so Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic may have fallen foul of strict aviation guidelines that ensure the safety of space missions. Virgin Galactic may not return the SpaceShipTwo vehicle to flight until the FAA approves the final mishap investigation report or determines the issues related …

FAA bans Virgin Galactic launches while probing Branson trip
3 years, 6 months ago

FAA bans Virgin Galactic launches while probing Branson trip

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that Virgin Galactic cannot launch anyone into space again until an investigation is complete into a mishap that occurred during July’s flight with founder Richard Branson. The FAA said the rocketship carrying Branson and five Virgin Galactic employees veered off course during its descent back to its runway in the …

US aviation agency probes Branson’s Virgin Galactic flight deviation
3 years, 6 months ago

US aviation agency probes Branson’s Virgin Galactic flight deviation

Live Mint  

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it is investigating a deviation in the descent of the flight of the Virgin Galactic rocket plane that carried British billionaire Richard Branson to the edge of space on July 11. Virgin Galactic acknowledged in a statement to Reuters that "the flight’s ultimate trajectory deviated from our initial plan" but added it "did …

Richard Branson's flight to space went off-course, deviated from path; under investigation
3 years, 6 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 …

Branson’s Virgin Orbit to go public in Boeing-backed SPAC deal
3 years, 7 months ago

Branson’s Virgin Orbit to go public in Boeing-backed SPAC deal

Al Jazeera  

The reverse merger with NextGen Acquisition Corp II will value the satellite-launch company at $3.2bn. Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit agreed to go public through a reverse merger with NextGen Acquisition Corp. II that will value the satellite-launch company at $3.2 billion. Investors including Boeing Co. and AE Industrial Partners committed $100 million to Virgin Orbit through a private investment in …

Virgin Galactic will raise ticket prices to fly its spaceplane for four minutes
3 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

Virgin Galactic: Richard Branson offers sweepstake for trip into space aboard VSS Unity plane
3 years, 8 months ago

Virgin Galactic: Richard Branson offers sweepstake for trip into space aboard VSS Unity plane

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. Read our privacy policy Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic are offering trip to the edge of space …

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson flies to space: How Twitter reacted to Unity 22 launch
3 years, 8 months ago

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson flies to space: How Twitter reacted to Unity 22 launch

Firstpost  

At an altitude of about 13 kilometres, Unity detached from the mothership and breached Mach 3 as it shot into space. 🙄 pic.twitter.com/wqXpLNed7X — Dana Smith 🐶🇺🇦🌵 July 11, 2021 I have dreamt about this moment since I was a child, but going to space was more magical than I ever imagined https://t.co/Wyzj0nOBgX #Unity22 @virgingalactic pic.twitter.com/grs7vHAzca — Richard Branson July …

An Incredible, Life-changing Experience to See Earth from Space: Bandla
3 years, 8 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 …

Richard Branson Carries Sirisha Bandla on Shoulders to Celebrate Space Travel
3 years, 8 months ago

Richard Branson Carries Sirisha Bandla on Shoulders to Celebrate Space Travel

News 18  

Virgin Galactic founder, billionaire Richard Branson and his crew completed a successful spaceflight on Sunday. After they returned to earth, Branson carried Indian-American crew member Sirisha Bandla on his shoulders while celebrating their flight to space, at Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, on July 11. As part of the six-member crew alongside the founder of Virgin Galactic …

'Experience of a lifetime': Richard Branson completes space tour aboard Virgin Galactic vessel
3 years, 8 months ago

'Experience of a lifetime': Richard Branson completes space tour aboard Virgin Galactic vessel

Firstpost  

Virgin Galactic plans two further flights, and then the start of regular commercial operations from early 2022 with ticket prices ranging from $2,00,000 to $2,50,000 United States: British billionaire Richard Branson flew into space Sunday aboard a Virgin Galactic vessel, a voyage he described as the “experience of a lifetime” - and one he hopes will usher in an era …

Richard Branson Virgin Galactic test flight reaches space, plane detaches from mother ship
3 years, 8 months ago

Richard Branson Virgin Galactic test flight reaches space, plane detaches from mother ship

ABC  

Thrill-seeking billionaire Sir Richard Branson has reached space aboard his own winged rocket ship in his boldest adventure yet. Key points: The space plane took off with a crowd of more than 500 people watching on including Mr Branson's wife and children It detached from the mother ship at an altitude of about 13 kilometres and fired its engine in …

Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
3 years, 8 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, 8 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 successfully completes flight to space with Virgin Galactic
3 years, 8 months ago

Richard Branson successfully completes flight to space with Virgin Galactic

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. Mr Branson and Virgin Galactic’s space plane Unity reached a maximum height of about 280,000 feet, or …

A Long Wait: How Richard Branson Finally Realised His ‘Space Dream’
3 years, 8 months ago

A Long Wait: How Richard Branson Finally Realised His ‘Space Dream’

News 18  

Richard Branson finally got his trip to space Sunday. Cars drove Branson and his crewmates to the plane Sunday, and the flight took off Sunday morning around 10:40 a.m. Eastern time from Spaceport America in New Mexico, about 180 miles south of Albuquerque. The space plane separated from the carrier ship around 11:25 a.m. and ignited its engine for about …

Virgin Galactic Spaceship Carrying Richard Branson Touches Down, Creates History
3 years, 8 months ago

Virgin Galactic Spaceship Carrying Richard Branson Touches Down, Creates History

News 18  

A Virgin Galactic spaceship carrying Richard Branson touched down Sunday after a voyage the British billionaire called an “experience of a lifetime.” “Congratulations to all our wonderful team at Virgin Galactic for 17 years of hard hard work to get us this far,” he said during a live feed as the VSS Unity spaceship glided back to Spaceport America in …

Richard Branson flies to the edge of the space in his rocket
3 years, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

Richard Branson to jet off to space on Virgin Galactic plane
3 years, 8 months ago

Richard Branson to jet off to space on Virgin Galactic plane

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 three other mission specialists are Beth Moses, the company’s chief astronaut instructor; Virgin Galactic‘s lead operations …

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson ready for space launch
3 years, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

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