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Meet the crew of Virgin Galactic's 2nd commercial spaceflight

By Josh Dinner published

Virgin Galactic has announced the crew of its second commercial spaceflight mission, set to launch Aug. 10.

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Virgin Galactic to launch 2nd commercial spaceflight on Aug. 10

By Mike Wall published

Virgin Galactic will launch six people to suborbital space next month on 'Galactic 02,' the company's first private astronaut mission.

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Virgin Galactic aces its 1st-ever commercial launch of suborbital space plane (video)

By Mike Wall published

Virgin Galactic flew its first-ever commercial mission today (June 29), sending a crew of four to suborbital space and back.

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Watch Virgin Galactic's 1st commercial spaceflight launch live online in this livestream today

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

The 90-minute flight will bring the first Virgin Galactic commercial crew to space as the company starts planned monthly flights.

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Virgin Galactic set to launch crucial 1st commercial SpaceShipTwo mission today

By Andrew Jones published

Virgin Galactic is ready to launch the first commercial mission of its SpaceShipTwo space plane on Thursday (June 29). Success would be huge for the ambitious company.

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How many people can fly on Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo space plane?

By Samantha Mathewson published

Virgin Galactic's first commercial spaceflight, a four-passenger mission, is scheduled to launch on Thursday (June 29). How many people can the company's SpaceShipTwo really carry?

Portrait images of the crew of Virgin Galactic's first commercial spaceflight mission, Galactic 01; from left to right, Col. Walter Villadei, Pantaleone Carlucci, Lt. Col. Angelo Landolfi, and Colin Bennet

Virgin Galactic's 1st commercial spaceflight launches this week. Meet the 6-person crew of Galactic 01

By Josh Dinner published

Virgin Galactic has announced the crew of its upcoming first commercial spaceflight mission that is set to launch no earlier than June 29.

Photo of Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity space plane, with the curve of Earth and the blackness of space in the background.

Virgin Galactic to launch its 1st commercial spaceflight on June 29

By Elizabeth Howell published

Virgin Galactic is aiming for no earlier than Thursday (June 29) for the company's first commercial spaceflight aboard its reusable VSS Unity space plane.

Photo of Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity space plane, with the curve of Earth and the blackness of space in the background.

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.

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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.

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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.

Photo of Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity space plane, with the curve of Earth and the blackness of space in the background.

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.

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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.

Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity during a free flight in Earth's atmosphere on April 26, 2023.

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.

Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity during a free flight in Earth's atmosphere on April 26, 2023.

Suborbital explorers: Meet Virgin Galactic's test pilots in this new video

By Robert Lea published

Virgin Galactic has released a video introducing the public to the pilots who fly the company's VSS Unity space plane, which is gearing up for its final test flight.

Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity during a free flight in Earth's atmosphere on April 26, 2023.

Virgin Galactic is just weeks away from next astronaut test flight, eyes space tourist flights soon

By Mike Wall published

Virgin Galactic plans to launch its fifth spaceflight late this month, a test that aims to pave the way for the start of commercial service next month.

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Virgin Galactic spacecraft makes first glide since historic spaceflight, aims for space

By Elizabeth Howell published

Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity took once again to the skies on April 26 for a glide test. The next step will be a test flight in space ahead of launching commercial service, officials said.

Virgin Galactic's carrier aircraft, VMS Eve, flies from California to New Mexico's Spaceport America on Feb. 27, 2023.

Virgin Galactic's carrier plane flies back to New Mexico spaceport

By Mike Wall published

On Monday (Feb. 27) VMS Eve flew from California's Mojave Air and Space Port to Spaceport America in New Mexico, the hub of Virgin Galactic's commercial operations.

Virgin Galactic's VMS Eve carrier plane conducts a test flight from Mojave Air and Space Port in California on Feb. 15, 2023.

Virgin Galactic carrier plane flies for 1st time since 2021

By Mike Wall published

Virgin Galactic's carrier plane VMS Eve conducted a test flight on Wednesday (Feb. 15), taking to the skies for the first time since October 2021.