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Virgin Galactic’s First Space Tourism Flight a Success; 3 Passengers Enjoy Zero Gravity [Watch]

SPACE 08.11.2023 04:20 AM

Virgin Galactic made history in space tourism after it safely launched into space and returned to Earth with its three passengers. Continue reading to know the full story.

Virgin Galactic Crew Successfully Launches First Commercial Space Flight to 50 Miles Above Earth

06.30.2023 05:26 AM

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic adopts the mid-air launch approach instead of the capsules used by Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Read to learn more.

FAA Suspends Virgin Galactic After Richard Branson's Dangerous Mission, Allowing Only Small Satellite Launches

09.03.2021 01:25 AM

After allowing Virgin Galactic to conduct future launches of small satellites in Guam, FAA believes there is something behind Richard Branson's "dangerous" mission last July.

Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Space Ticket Cost: Price Increased to $450,000 Compared to Amount 600 Customers Reserved

08.06.2021 10:21 AM

Following Richard Branson's voyage to space, Virgin Galactic sells tickets for space rides starting at $450,000 per seat.

FAA Announced Jeff Bezos Still Not an Astronaut: Who Qualifies To Become One?

07.26.2021 04:35 AM

People who take commercial flights to space will not be called an astronaut, according to new FAA rule. That means, Jeff Bezos and his crew, and even Richard Branson do not qualify to be called one.

Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson Wants to Build ‘Hotel Off the Moon’ After Successful Space Flight

07.14.2021 02:32 AM

Sir Richard Branson says future vehicles will go faster, higher and longer. He also dreams of building a space station around the moon in the distant future.

Elon Musk Says 'Space Represents Hope For so Many People;' Is He Defending Space Race?

07.14.2021 00:41 AM

Elon Musk, Richard Branson, and Jeff Bezos continue to publicly support each other for the space race.

Richard Branson, Crew Members Reaches Space on Virgin Galactic Rocket; How Does Space Plane Work?

07.11.2021 20:05 PM

Richard Branson is on his way to fulfilling a lifetime's ambition: flying to the edge of space. His Virgin Galactic rocket plane has taken off for a 1.5-hour mission

Richard Branson Soon Flies Virgin Galactic Unity 11 Into Space, Gets Support from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk [WATCH]

07.11.2021 03:21 AM

Richard Branson is poised to make history as the first aerospace company founder to fly into space - and his fellow visionary Elon Musk has some words of support.

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic Space Flight: Will It Turn His 'Dream Into Reality'? How and Where to Watch

07.09.2021 04:16 AM

Virgin Galactic will broadcast the flight of its founder, Richard Branson, as the billionaire soars into space on Sunday (July 11).

Bezos, Musk, Branson Beating Each Other in Space Tourism; Whose Rocket is Bigger Though?

07.01.2021 01:22 AM

Rocket fuel powers the space race that pits billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson against each other. Which rocket is bigger?

Finally! Virgin Orbit Successfully Launched a Rocket From a 747

01.18.2021 02:45 AM

The term Virgin Orbit is no longer a simple aspiration. The LauncherOne rocket from the California corporation entered orbit on Jan. 17 on Launch Demo 2.

Virgin Galactic Failed Test Flight But Lands Safely

12.14.2020 16:00 PM

Virgin Galactic terminated its third attempt to hit the edge of space. Virgin Galactic terminated its third attempt to hit the edge of space on Saturday, after the engine of its spaceplane ignited for around a second and then departed.

British CEO Richard Branson Is Set to Leave Earth in 2021

08.04.2020 23:00 PM

Sir Richard Branson, the English business magnate behind the Virgin Group, is set to go to space. He's travelling using his space company's maiden voyage, igniting another avenue for commercial space travel.

Virgin Galactic Is Aiming To Introduce Its Commercial Passenger Spaceflights In 2018

05.01.2017 13:51 PM

Popular company Virgin Galactic is preparing to have its commercial suborbital spaceflights before the end of 2018.

Awesome View From SpaceX’s Historic Mission On Video

04.25.2017 13:59 PM

SpaceX has reused its first stage booster rocket to successfully launch its second mission into space. This bold attempt by Musk, SpaceX’s head, is set to promote space travel by making it affordable.

Stephen Hawking Books Ticket To Space To Board Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic Spacecraft

03.22.2017 03:58 AM

Hawking wasn't expecting a space traveling opportunity at his age but he accepted the Virgin Galactic's Chief Richard Branson's offer to get onboard the spacecraft.

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