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Space Tourism: Virgin Galactic's third commercial flight takes tourists to the edge of space and back
1 year, 3 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 …

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Virgin Galactic’s first space tourists finally soar, an Olympian and a mother-daughter duo
1 year, 4 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 …

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Virgin Galactic launches first tourism mission after decades of promises
1 year, 4 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 …

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All aboard! Virgin Galactic flies its first tourists to the edge of space
1 year, 4 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 …

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FAA bans Virgin Galactic launches while probing Branson trip
3 years, 3 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 …

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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin gets OK to send him, 3 others to space
3 years, 5 months ago

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin gets OK to send him, 3 others to space

India TV News  

Jeff Bezos’ rocket company has gotten government approval to launch people into space, himself included. It will be the first launch with passengers for Blue Origin, which like Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic plans to start flying paying customers in the months ahead. On Sunday, Virgin Galactic’s billionaire founder Richard Branson rode his own rocket plane to space, accompanied by five …

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin gets nod to send him and three others to space
3 years, 5 months ago

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin gets nod to send him and three others to space

Firstpost  

It will be the first launch with passengers for Blue Origin, which, like Virgin Galactic, plans to start flying paying customers in the months ahead Cape Canaveral: Jeff Bezos’ rocket company has gotten government approval to launch people into space, himself included. It will be the first launch with passengers for Blue Origin, which, like Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, plans …

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Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos have opened up space for travel but not everyone can access it
3 years, 5 months ago

Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos have opened up space for travel but not everyone can access it

Firstpost  

Many private players are trying to make inroads into the space industry but the cost of travelling into the unknown is still very steep making it inaccessible for many. I’m convinced, however, that the true future of space travel does not lie with government agencies… but real progress will come from private companies competing to provide the ultimate adventure ride.” …

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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 …

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Billionaire Richard Branson reaches Space in his own ship; India-born Sirisha Bandla part of crew
3 years, 5 months ago

Billionaire Richard Branson reaches Space in his own ship; India-born Sirisha Bandla part of crew

India TV News  

Swashbuckling entrepreneur Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday, beating out fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos. It’s a great moment.” Virgin Galactic conducted three previous test flights into space with crews of just two or three. Branson’s other chief rival in the space-tourism race among the world’s richest men, SpaceX’s Elon Musk, came to New Mexico …

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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 …

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Billionaire Blastoff: Rich riding own rockets into space
3 years, 5 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 …

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Virgin Galactic reaches edge of Earth's atmosphere for the first time with two pilots
3 years, 6 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 …

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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 …

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Hundreds of space tourists in training to experience minutes of weightlessness in space
3 years, 8 months ago

Hundreds of space tourists in training to experience minutes of weightlessness in space

Firstpost  

Several hundred people have already booked their tickets and begun training for a spectacular voyage: a few minutes, or perhaps days, in the weightlessness of space. Chris Sembroski, from left to right, Jared Isaacman, Hayley Arceneaux and Sian Proctor pose for a photo, Monday, March 29, 2021, at the SpaceX launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, …

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Virgin Galactic reveals the interiors of its SpaceShipTwo Cabin that will take tourists to space
4 years, 4 months ago

Virgin Galactic reveals the interiors of its SpaceShipTwo Cabin that will take tourists to space

Firstpost  

The passengers clad in space suits designed by the Under Armour company will be able to leave their seats and float about the cabin. Passengers flying Virgin Galactic on suborbital trips into space will be able to see themselves floating weightless against the backdrop of the Earth below while 16 cameras document the adventures, the company said Tuesday. Experience space …

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