How to watch Virgin Galactic send its first private tourist to edge of space
Virgin Galactic will send its first fee-paying civilian to the edge of space on Thursday. The company will live stream the flight from launch to landing and below you can…
Virgin Galactic’s Space Tourism Flights Won’t Be Bringing in the Dough
Richard Branson’s space tourism venture is set to launch its second commercial trip to suborbital heights in less than two weeks but the company is not too optimistic about the…
Virgin Galactic sets date for first tourism flight with fee-paying civilians
VSS Unity roaring its way to the edge of space. Virgin Galactic Virgin Galactic has announced plans for its first private tourism flight to the edge of space. The flight…
Triple-Core Rockets and ‘Donuts’ on Mars: Marvel at the Best Spaceflight Imagery From June
Liftoff of United Launch Alliance’s Delta 4-Heavy rocket on June 22, 2023.Gif: ULA/Gizmodo There’s plenty of smoke in the air—and not just from Canada’s raging wildfires. Indeed, the past month…
Watch highlights of Virgin Galactic’s first commercial trip to edge of space
Virgin Galactic successfully launched its first paying customers to the edge of space on Thursday. The company’s debut commercial flight took off from Spaceport America in New Mexico on Thursday…
Virgin Galactic Successfully Launches Its First Space Tourism Flight
Update: June 29, 12:55 p.m. ET: Virgin Galactic has successfully completed its first commercial flight, with the Unity spaceplane reaching a maximum altitude of 52.9 miles (85.1 kilometers). The mission…
Virgin Galactic video shows what’s in store for first commercial passengers
Virgin Galactic is just hours away from launching its first-ever commercial flight to the edge of space. Thursday’s mission comes after years of testing that included a string of setbacks,…
Watch Live as Virgin Galactic Launches Its First Space Tourism Flight
Virgin Galactic is gearing up to send its first commercial crew to suborbital heights as part of the inaugural mission for the private space tourism venture. Are Big Consumer Facing…
Titanic Sub Disaster Should Serve as a Stern Warning to the Emerging Space Tourism Sector
Whether it’s diving to the depths of the ocean or flying to the edge of space, the risks associated with extreme tourism haven’t deterred wealthy billionaires and other privileged individuals…
Virgin Galactic reveals date for its first commercial spaceflight
Virgin Galactic Virgin Galactic will embark on its first-ever commercial spaceflight in less than two weeks’ time, the company has announced. The rocket-powered flight will mark the start of a…