Virgin Galactic News
Virgin Galactic announces new spaceship manufacturing facility
Virgin Galactic, an aerospace and space travel company, has announced it has signed a long-term lease for a new final assembly manufacturing facility for its next-generation Delta class spaceships. The facility will be capable of producing up to six spaceships per year and will bring hundreds of highly skilled aerospace engineering and manufacturing jobs to the area.
Virgin Galactic could be left behind in emerging space tourism market
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Virgin Galactic begins selling tickets to space for first time
Virgin Galactic has opened ticket sales to the public for the first time, providing an opportunity to purchase a trip to the edge of space. Prices start at US$450,000.
Branson sells down Virgin Galactic stake
Richard Branson has sold a further 10.4 million shares in Virgin Galactic, worth US$300 million. Funds raised from the transaction will be used by Virgin Group to support other businesses.
Virgin Galactic opens ticket sales for space flights
Virgin Galactic has opened ticket sales for space flights, with prices starting at US$450,000 a seat. The company confirmed it is making progress toward beginning revenue flights next year.
Branson blasts off with Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic has successfully flown founder Richard Branson into space for the first time. The VSS Unity successfully reached space, completing the fourth rocket-powered spaceflight from the company.
Virgin Galactic on track despite test failure
During a test flight, the rocket motor “did not fire due to the ignition sequence not completing”. The pilots conducted a safe landing and return to Spaceport America, New Mexico as planned.
Virgin Galactic reveals VSS Unity cabin design
Virgin Galactic, in collaboration with London design agency, Seymourpowell, has striven to remain faithful to tradition by developing an elegant but progressive, experience-focused concept for the cabin of its spaceship.
Branson to sell $500m stake in Virgin Galactic
Richard Branson is reportedly to sell a stake in Virgin Galactic to raise $500 million to prop up his other businesses. He currently owns 55 per cent of the venture, and is thus likely to lose his controlling interest.
Virgin Galactic to release more tickets to space
Virgin Galactic has said it will slowly reopen sales of spaceflights to meet growing demand. The company formally closed its doors to new ticket sales after its first space flight in 2018, having sold around 600 spaces at £250,000 apiece.
Boeing takes stake in Virgin Galactic
Boeing is investing $20 million in Virgin Galactic, a vertically integrated human spaceflight company. The companies will work together to broaden commercial space access and transform global travel technologies.
Virgin Galactic opens Gateway to Space in New Mexico
Virgin Galactic has revealed the first look at the interior of its Gateway to Space building at Spaceport America in New Mexico. The work showcases the two floors of the building primarily focused on spaceflight operations.