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Virgin Galactic to become the first space tourism company to go publicVirgin Galactic to become the first space tourism company to go public
The first woman to fly commercial to space describes what it’s like to see Earth from 55 miles upThe first woman to fly commercial to space describes what it’s like to see Earth from 55 miles up
Virgin Galactic spaceplane reaches space with first passenger on boardVirgin Galactic spaceplane reaches space with first passenger on board
With shiny new badges, Virgin Galactic pilots join elite group of commercial astronauts

Only four have received the designation

Loren Grush
Virgin Galactic lays off 40 employees ahead of transition to New Mexico spaceportVirgin Galactic lays off 40 employees ahead of transition to New Mexico spaceport
Virgin Galactic’s spaceplane finally makes it to space for the first timeVirgin Galactic’s spaceplane finally makes it to space for the first time
Virgin Orbit’s rocket flies strapped to the wing of an airplane for the first timeVirgin Orbit’s rocket flies strapped to the wing of an airplane for the first time
Richard Branson suspends Saudi Arabia’s investment in space ventures over missing journalistRichard Branson suspends Saudi Arabia’s investment in space ventures over missing journalist
Virgin Galactic’s spaceplane flew higher than ever before in its third powered flightVirgin Galactic’s spaceplane flew higher than ever before in its third powered flight
Virgin Orbit plans future rocket launches from the UKVirgin Orbit plans future rocket launches from the UK
Virgin Galactic plans to launch customers to space from a future Italian spaceportVirgin Galactic plans to launch customers to space from a future Italian spaceport
The second powered flight of Virgin Galactic’s spaceplane featured extra passenger seatsThe second powered flight of Virgin Galactic’s spaceplane featured extra passenger seats
The biggest rocket launches and space missions we’re looking forward to in 2018The biggest rocket launches and space missions we’re looking forward to in 2018
Virgin Orbit scores deal to launch satellites for the Department of DefenseVirgin Orbit scores deal to launch satellites for the Department of Defense
Saudi Arabia is investing $1 billion in Virgin Galactic and its spinoff companiesSaudi Arabia is investing $1 billion in Virgin Galactic and its spinoff companies
Virgin creates new spinoff company dedicated to launching small satellitesVirgin creates new spinoff company dedicated to launching small satellites
Virgin Galactic’s second SpaceShipTwo performed its first glide flightVirgin Galactic’s second SpaceShipTwo performed its first glide flight
Virgin Galactic gets FAA license to start flight-testing its spaceplaneVirgin Galactic gets FAA license to start flight-testing its spaceplane
All the space missions you should be hyped for this yearAll the space missions you should be hyped for this year
Witness the spectacle of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo unveiling
Virgin Galactic unveils new SpaceShipTwo vehicle that will replace lost spaceplaneVirgin Galactic unveils new SpaceShipTwo vehicle that will replace lost spaceplane
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Virgin Galactic will use a Boeing 747 to launch satellites into spaceVirgin Galactic will use a Boeing 747 to launch satellites into space
Virgin Galactic is planning to show off its next spaceship in February 2016Virgin Galactic is planning to show off its next spaceship in February 2016
NTSB reveals cause of Virgin Galactic’s deadly SpaceShipTwo crashNTSB reveals cause of Virgin Galactic’s deadly SpaceShipTwo crash
Virgin Galactic will build its satellite launcher at California’s Long Beach AirportVirgin Galactic will build its satellite launcher at California’s Long Beach Airport
Virgin Galactic was reportedly too aggressive with commercial launch timelineVirgin Galactic was reportedly too aggressive with commercial launch timeline
Around 20 people cancel Virgin Galactic flights after last week’s crashAround 20 people cancel Virgin Galactic flights after last week’s crash
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo crashes during test flightVirgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo crashes during test flight
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