Virgin Galactic
Branson says Virgin Galactic will Become First Company to Take Tourists into Space
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | May 11, 2017 08:30 AM EDT |
Some 500 people have signed-up for the ride on SpaceShipTwo.
DARPA Robot Space Plane will replace the Space Shuttle
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | May 10, 2016 03:19 AM EDT |
It's being called a plane because it'll take-off land like a plane in every mission.
Virgin, Qualcomm Invest In "Largest Satellite Constellation" For Undeveloped Regions
| David Curry | | Jan 18, 2015 03:28 AM EST |
Virgin Galactic and Qualcomm have committed to the largest satellite investment, bringing internet to undeveloped regions.
Spaceport America Loses $1.7 Million Due to Virgin Galactic Delays
| Ana Verayo | | Nov 23, 2014 07:17 AM EST |
The spaceport was built as a hub for commercial space flights.
Virgin Galactic to Improve Safety after SpaceShipTwo Friday Explosion
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Nov 02, 2014 02:06 AM EST |
The death of flight engineer and test pilot Michael Alsbury would not be a waste of talent and life because Virgin Galactic, which plans to pioneer in space tourism, would honor pilots' bravery by finding the cause of the Friday disaster.
New Fuel Could Have Destroyed Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo
| Ana Verayo | | Nov 01, 2014 11:31 AM EDT |
Scaled Composites President Kevin Mickey, however, asserted the new fuel had been tested before Friday's test launch.
Two Space Accidents in a Week Raises Big Question about Space Flight Safety
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Nov 01, 2014 03:59 AM EDT |
The twin disasters can be considered major setbacks for the space venture industry.
At Least One Pilot Dead, One Critically Wounded In Virgin Galactic Test Flight Crash
| Dan Weisman | | Oct 31, 2014 05:19 PM EDT |
One pilot was dead, and another critically injured when Virgin Galactic's SpeceShipTwo rocket plane experienced what company officials said was "a serious anomaly" during a Friday test flight.
Virgin Galactic's Successful Test Flight Could Herald World's First Commercial Space Flight
| Ana Verayo | | Oct 08, 2014 07:30 AM EDT |
SpaceShipTwo is set to become the world's very first private spaceliner.
Virgin Galactic Hopes to Take you from LA to Tokyo in Only One Hour
| Dino Lirios | | Sep 24, 2014 10:01 AM EDT |
A passenger aircraft flight from the UK to Australia takes some 21 hours.
Would You Like to Ride in My Beautiful Balloon into Space?
| Dino Lirios | | Sep 03, 2014 06:24 AM EDT |
The balloon's re-entry environment is so relaxed its passengers even have access to a fully stocked bar onboard.
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