October 1, 2021
Unity 23 spaceflight window opens mid-October
Virgin Galactic has been cleared to fly FAA-licenced spaceflights following the conclusion of an inquiry that focused on air traffic control clearance and real-time mission notification related to the Unity 22 flight in July.
Read More…August 12, 2021
Commercial spaceflights now projected to begin Q3 2022
Seats aboard Richard Branson’s spaceship have reopened for sale in the past week, skyrocketing in price.
Read More…July 2, 2021
Virgin Founder confirmed among four “mission specialists”
Virgin Galactic has been granted its full commercial launch licence for space flights by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Read More…March 30, 2021
Mirror-like finish for next-generation spacecraft named VSS Imagine
Virgin Galactic has unveiled the company’s first Spaceship III in its growing fleet, dubbed VSS Imagine.
Read More…March 12, 2021
Second spaceship to rollout in coming weeks, Branson’s test flight delayed
Virgin Galactic had around 1,000 wannabe astronauts enrol in its “One Small Step” program offered in 2020, potentially generating future revenue of more than US$250 million for the space tourism venture.
Read More…December 17, 2020
Branson three space flights away from heading into the “great unknown”
Virgin Galactic’s test flight program suffered a setback last weekend after the rocket’s engine failed to fire up to propel VSS Unity into space.
Read More…November 19, 2020
Third test flight postponed as New Mexico implements coronavirus restrictions
Virgin Galactic will delay the third space test flight earmarked for 19-23 November as the company downsizes operations in New Mexico to adhere with new rules designed to minimise the spread of COVID-19.
Read More…November 5, 2020
Spaceflight test program readies for third rocket-powered flight
Virgin Galactic SpaceShip VSS Unity will strap dummies in for its next spaceflight to test seat reclining in space.
Read More…May 7, 2020
400+ Future Astronauts from 44 countries outlay deposit to enter space
More than 400 wannabe astronauts from 44 countries have forked out deposits to be in the next tranche of space travellers with Virgin Galactic. The aerospace company said it was encouraged by the response to the ‘One Small Step’ initiative which aimed to get more bodies in space for a nominal US$1,000 refundable deposit.
Read More…February 21, 2020
“The next step in the dream” says CEO George Whitesides
Virgin Galactic has completed another vital step on its path to commercial service, relocating SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity, to its commercial headquarters at Spaceport America’s Gateway to Space building. VSS Unity, attached to the carrier aircraft, VMS Eve, made the journey from Mojave, California, where the company’s manufacturing facilities are based, where it was greeted by an enthusiastic group of teammates who will operate the spaceship in New Mexico.
Read More…September 20, 2019
Next SpaceShipTwo moves a step closer to testing
A few milestones were achieved this week at Virgin Galactic, which has bonded the fuselage and cabin of its next spaceship to the completed wing assembly.
Read More…August 16, 2019
Spaceport facility now operationally functional and able to support Virgin Galactic’s flight requirements
Virgin Galactic has revealed the first look at the interior fit-out of its Gateway to Space building at Spaceport America in New Mexico. The work completed showcased two floors of the building primarily focused on spaceflight operations, which also incorporates communal spaces designed for use in the future by Virgin Galactic customers, along with their friends and families. Completion of this interior work means the spaceport facility is now operationally functional and able to support Virgin Galactic’s flight requirements.
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