Virgin Galactic: News
26 Feb 2025
Blue OriginBlue Origin's 10th space tourism mission includes Indian-origin Tushar Mehta
Blue Origin, the space company of billionaire Jeff Bezos, successfully launched its 10th space tourism mission on February 25.
21 Dec 2023
Richard BransonVirgin Galactic's 6th commercial spaceflight to launch on January 26
Virgin Galactic will launch its sixth commercial spaceflight, called Galactic-06, on January 26, 2024.
09 Nov 2023
TechnologyWhat's next for Virgin Galactic after halting spaceflights by mid-2024
Virgin Galactic plans to decrease the number of flights for its current suborbital vehicle, VSS Unity, and halt operations by mid-2024. The company started flying paying customers to space in June.
02 Nov 2023
TechnologyVirgin Galactic set to launch fifth commercial spaceflight today
Virgin Galactic is preparing to launch its fifth commercial spaceflight, Galactic 05, today. The mission will lift off from Spaceport America, New Mexico, at 7:30pm IST.
27 Oct 2023
Space NewsVirgin Galactic to launch 5th commercial spaceflight next week
Virgin Galactic is planning to launch its fifth commercial spaceflight, dubbed Galactic 06, the launch window for which opens on November 2.
06 Oct 2023
TechnologyVirgin Galactic's fourth commercial flight today: What to expect
Virgin Galactic is gearing up for its fourth commercial mission, Galactic 04 today.
28 Sep 2023
Blue OriginFAA recommends 21 corrective actions for Jeff Bezos's space company
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has wrapped up its investigation into the mishap that happened to Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital vehicle in September 2022.
21 Sep 2023
Space NewsAll about Virgin Galactic's fourth commercial spaceflight in October
Virgin Galactic, a US-based space tourism company, is looking forward to its fourth commercial spaceflight, which is scheduled for October 5.
14 Sep 2023
TechnologyVirgin Galactic's fourth commercial spaceflight will launch on October 5
Space tourism company Virgin Galactic is on a roll as it gears up for its fourth commercial spaceflight. The company started flying paying customers to space earlier this year.
12 Sep 2023
TechnologyVirgin Galactic's recent spaceflight flew ancient human fossils to space
On September 8, Virgin Galactic scripted success with its third commercial spaceflight, Galactic 03.
29 Aug 2023
TechnologyVirgin Galactic's third commercial spaceflight scheduled for September 8
Virgin Galactic is all set to fly its third commercial spaceflight, Galactic 03, on September 8.
10 Aug 2023
Space NewsVirgin Galactic to launch second commercial spaceflight today
Virgin Galactic's second commercial spaceflight, called Galactic-02, is set to launch today.
17 Jul 2023
Space AdventuresVirgin Galactic announces crew for first private passenger flight
Virgin Galactic is all set to take paying customers to space now.
29 Jun 2023
Space NewsVirgin Galactic's first commercial spaceflight tomorrow: Know key facts
Virgin Galactic is on track to launch its first-ever commercial spaceflight on June 29. The maiden space ride, called Galactic 01, has been booked for research purposes.
16 Jun 2023
Space NewsVirgin Galactic's first commercial spaceflight in June: Check ticket price
Virgin Galactic is all set to launch its first commercial spaceflight later this month.
26 May 2023
Space NewsVirgin Galactic's space ride costs Rs. 3.7 crore
Virgin Galactic successfully completed its final suborbital test flight, called Unity 25, on Thursday.
25 May 2023
Space NewsWhat Virgin Galactic's final test flight means for space exploration
California-based space tourism company Virgin Galactic is gearing up for a crucial mission today. The company will launch its final crewed test flight, dubbed Unity 25, into suborbital space.
12 Sep 2021
Federal Aviation AdministrationDefective flight control system part delays Virgin Galactic's Unity 23
Richard Branson-led Virgin Galactic has been forced to postpone its first commercial research flight named Unity 23. The cause of the delay has been reported to be a manufacturing defect in the flight control actuation system.
15 Jul 2021
Jeff BezosJeff Bezos's Blue Origin secures FAA license for manned missions
Although Richard Branson beat Blue Origin to space with the Unity 22 mission, just days before Jeff Bezos's maiden voyage to space, his company Blue Origin has been authorized by the US's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry humans on the New Shepard launch system into space.
13 Jul 2021
Elon MuskElon Musk purchases ticket for Virgin Galactic flight to space
Did you think that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson are at odds with each other just because they run rival space exploration companies?
11 Jul 2021
Richard BransonVirgin Galactic's Richard Branson flies to space aboard VSS Unity!
Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spacecraft carried by VMS Eve has successfully lifted off from Spaceport America in New Mexico at around 8:10 pm IST.
05 Jul 2021
Space NewsEverything to know about Virgin Galactic's Indian-origin astronaut Sirisha Bandla
Following in the footsteps of legendary astronauts Rakesh Sharma, Kalpana Chawla, and Sunita Williams, Indian-origin aeronautical engineer Sirisha Bandla is all set to fly to space.
02 Jul 2021
Jeff BezosRichard Branson will travel into space on July 11
Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson is aiming to beat fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos into space by nine days.
31 Mar 2021
Space NewsVirgin Galactic unveils next-generation SpaceShip III commercial spaceflight vehicle
SpaceX competitor Virgin Galactic has unveiled the VSS Imagine, the latest in its fleet of spacecraft primarily designed for commercial tourism.
01 Dec 2018
Space NewsVirgin Galactic could send astronauts to space by Christmas
If all goes well for Virgin Galactic, the Richard Branson-owned company might end up sending people to space this year itself - by Christmas.
13 Oct 2018
Blue OriginVirgin Galactic's first manned spaceflight is just weeks away: Branson
Gear up, space tourists! Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is just weeks away from reaching space.
17 Jul 2018
WorldVirgin Orbit in partnership to build a spaceport in UK
Richard Branson-owned Virgin Orbit, a spin-off of space tourism venture Virgin Galactic, has announced a partnership with Cornwall Airport Newquay, UK, to build a spaceport that will offer rocket launches, as well as passenger airline services simultaneously.
13 Jul 2018
Katy PerryYou can soon go to space for $200,000: Details here
Commercial space travel just moved one step closer to reality.
28 Feb 2017
SpaceXSpaceX to send two paying customers to the moon
Today, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that the company plans to send two people beyond the moon in late 2018.
27 Aug 2016
LondonVirgin CEO Richard Branson survives a bike crash
British tycoon Richard Branson suffered face injuries in a bike accident in the British Virgin Islands.
