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

Medicine & Technology Sep 03, 2021

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

Aug 06, 2021

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?

Jul 26, 2021

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.

Sir Richard Branson Shares Plan to Build Hotel off the Moon After Virgin Galactic's Flight

Jul 14, 2021

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?

Jul 14, 2021

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

Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson Finally Reaches Space in Test Flight

Jul 11, 2021

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 Into Space; Gets Support from Elon Musk [WATCH]

Jul 11, 2021

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: How and Where to Watch

Jul 09, 2021

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

Bezos vs. Musk vs. Branson: Whose Rocket is Bigger?

Jul 01, 2021

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

Jan 18, 2021

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

Dec 14, 2020

Virgin Galactic terminated its third attempt to hit the edge of space.

British CEO Richard Branson Is Set to Leave Earth in 2021

Aug 04, 2020

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

May 01, 2017

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

Apr 25, 2017

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

Mar 22, 2017

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.