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Virgin Galactic will launch its 1st commercial spaceflight on June 27
By Mike Wall published
Virgin Galactic plans to launch its first commercial spaceflight on June 27, with the second following shortly thereafter in early August.
Virgin Orbit: Facts about the bankrupt air-launch provider
By Ed Browne last updated
Reference We take a look at the small satellite launch provider Virgin Orbit, exploring the company's history, how it worked and its ultimate shutdown.
Who is Virgin Galactic and what do they do?
By Josh Dinner last updated
Reference Virgin Galactic is offering suborbital flights to anyone with pockets deep enough to buy a seat, and there is a lengthy waitlist.
Virgin Galactic aces final test spaceflight, eyes start of commercial service in June
By Mike Wall published
Virgin Galactic aced its fifth test flight to suborbital space this morning (May 25), keeping the company on track to start commercial operations next month.
Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 spaceflight in photos (gallery)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 spaceflight will see eight crew members work to bring the company back to space. See the flight and training in photos.
Virgin Galactic ready to launch final test flight to suborbital space today
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Virgin Galactic is readying to send six people to suborbital space Thursday morning (May 25), on the company's final test flight before starting commercial operations.
What time is Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 spaceflight on May 25?
By Tariq Malik published
Virgin Galactic has 9-hour window for its SpaceShipTwo Unity 25 launch to suborbital space on May 25.
Meet the 8 people flying on Virgin Galactic's 5th spaceflight on Thursday
By Elizabeth Howell published
Eight people will fly on Virgin Galactic's upcoming test mission. Six of them will go to suborbital space, and the other two will pilot the carrier aircraft to start the journey.
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