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Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Unity makes its second glide flight over Spaceport America in New Mexico on June 25, 2020.

Virgin Galactic to reveal SpaceShipTwo cabin design on July 28

By Mike Wall published

We'll soon get our first look at the cabin of Virgin Galactic's suborbital spaceliner.

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Unity makes its second glide flight over Spaceport America in New Mexico on June 25, 2020.

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo aces 2nd glide flight over Spaceport America

By Hanneke Weitering published

Virgin Galactic successfully completed a second test flight of its SpaceShipTwo space plane from the company's New Mexico spaceport on Thursday (June 25).

On Monday (June 22), NASA's Johnson Space Center in Texas penned a Space Act Agreement with the spaceflight company Virgin Galactic to develop a "private orbital astronaut readiness program."

Virgin Galactic will work with NASA to train private astronauts for orbital spaceflights

By Chelsea Gohd published

NASA and Virgin Galactic have signed a Space Act Agreement, under which they will work together to support commercial space activity.

Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceliner captured this view of Earth during the vehicle's first trip to space, on Dec. 13, 2018.

NASA wants to send astronauts on private suborbital spaceflights

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA's administrator says he wants to step up commercial flight opportunities for astronauts.

Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceliner captured this view of Earth during the vehicle's first trip to space, on Dec. 13, 2018.

SpaceX's astronaut launch debut won't be the first human spaceflight from American soil since 2011

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX's first crewed mission, which is set to launch on Wednesday (May 27), will be epic and historic. But it doesn't mark the return of human spaceflight to American soil.

Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity performs its first glide flight over Spaceport America in New Mexico on May 1, 2020.

Virgin Galactic, NASA teaming up on superfast 'point to point' flight

By Mike Wall published

The deal aims to help the US develop "high-Mach vehicles for potential civil applications."

Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity performs its first glide flight over Spaceport America in New Mexico on May 1, 2020.

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo makes 1st glide flight over Spaceport America

By Mike Wall last updated

Virgin Galactic's newest SpaceShipTwo space plane just flew freely above its New Mexico home base for the first time.

Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceliner captured this view of Earth during the vehicle's first trip to space, on Dec. 13, 2018.

'I'll pass': Trump not interested in flying on Virgin Galactic's space plane

By Mike Wall last updated

President Donald Trump may be a fan of human spaceflight, but that doesn't necessarily mean he wants to visit the final frontier himself.

Virgin Orbit conducted a successful captive-carry flight on April 12, 2020, acing a dress rehearsal for a coming launch test.

Virgin Orbit aces final test flight before first launch (photos)

By Mike Wall published

The company's first launch should be coming soon.

"Bridge" ventilators developed by experts in collaboration with Virgin Orbit.

Virgin Orbit designs new ventilator as part of Virgin Group's efforts to combat coronavirus

By Chelsea Gohd published

The small-satellite launch company Virgin Orbit has developed a new ventilator meant to be mass-producible to help support teams taking care of patients affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Virgin Galactic's suborbital vehicle SpaceShipTwo Unity made its second flight to space on Feb. 22, 2019. The company is launching a new One Small Step service and will resume taking reservations soon.

Virgin Galactic gearing up to start selling suborbital spaceflight tickets again

By Mike Wall published

If you're looking to book a ride to suborbital space with Virgin Galactic, you shouldn't have to wait much longer.

Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity spaceliner relocates to the company’s commercial hub at Spaceport America in New Mexico on Feb. 13, 2020.

Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity space plane arrives at New Mexico spaceport

By Mike Wall published

The company's newest SpaceShipTwo vehicle, VSS Unity, arrived yesterday (Feb. 13) at Spaceport America in New Mexico, the hub of Virgin Galactic's commercial operations.

Fallen SpaceShipTwo pilot Michael Alsbury's name glows with light projected from behind the Space Mirror Memorial at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. A ceremony was held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 to reveal the addition to the national monument.

Fallen SpaceShipTwo pilot's name added to Space Mirror Memorial

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A name has been added the U.S. memorial for fallen astronauts, honoring the first commercial spacecraft pilot to die in the pursuit of opening outer space to the public.

Artist’s illustrations of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner (left) and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsules in orbit.

The Space Missions to Watch in 2020

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

From commercial crew to a flood of Mars missions, 2020 promises to be an exciting year for spaceflight.

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule launches on a crucial in-flight abort test on Jan. 19, 2020.

Four new US spaceships may start launching people into space this year

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule isn't the only vehicle in the home stretch toward crewed flight; three other private spacecraft may get up and running this year as well.

Virgin Galactic's next SpaceShipTwo vehicle, right, stands next to the company's VSS Unity spaceliner, which has already completed two trips to suborbital space.

Virgin Galactic's Next SpaceShipTwo Notches Key 'Weight on Wheels' Milestone (Photos, Video)

By Mike Wall published

Virgin Galactic's next SpaceShipTwo vehicle has carried its weight on its own wheels for the first time, company representatives announced Jan. 8, 2020.

Aerospace designer Burt Rutan (left) and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen (right).

Burt Rutan: Scaled Composites Founder

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Burt Rutan envisioned a different way of launching vehicles into space.

Employees of The Spaceship Company, Virgin Galactic's manufacturing subsidiary, stand in front of the next SpaceShipTwo vehicle shortly after installing its "feathering" re-entry system.

Virgin Galactic's Next Spaceship Gets Its 'Feather' (Video)

By Mike Wall published

Technicians just installed the structure of the "feathering" re-entry system on the new SpaceShipTwo vehicle's wing, Virgin representatives announced on Sunday (Dec. 15).

spaceport america cup

110 Student Rocketry Teams Will Compete in 'Spaceport America Cup'

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Virgin Galactic's VMS Eve carrier aircraft at Spaceport America in New Mexico.

Virgin Galactic Opens 'Gateway to Space' for Tourist Launches at Spaceport America

By Mike Wall last updated

Virgin Galactic unveiled the mostly completed interior of its 'Gateway to Space' building here at Spaceport America today (Aug. 15). The Gateway is now 'functionally operational.'