'Imagine' if Virgin Galactic actually did sub-orbital tourism: Firm unveils new chrome job on SpaceShip III
That schedule, however, is looking a lot less shiny
31 Mar 2021
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Bezos denied: New Glenn launch pushed into 2022 after Space Force says no
Also: Old age a bigger risk for Branson's passengers as Virgin Galactic slips again
26 Feb 2021
Double trouble for Virgin Galactic and Virgin Orbit as aborted test flight and COVID-19 keep both grounded
In brief Also: ESA signs contracts for the Space Rider and Boeing's Calamity Capsule aims for March 2021
14 Dec 2020
Never mind the White House. At least we know who's going to Spaceport America. Virgin Galactic to fling ship into space again
In Brief Also: Another delay for SpaceX, Artemis I gets its fairings and Kelly twin prepares for a lengthy mission in politics
06 Nov 2020
Virgin Galactic pals up with Rolls-Royce to work on Mach 3 Concorde-style private jet that can carry up to 19 people
Same height, bit faster, same wing layout as iconic 1960s airliner
03 Aug 2020
Virgin Galactic reveals giant mirror feature in cabin design for Beardy Branson's space bus
Passengers will be able to watch themselves float while bathed in Earthlight and surrounded by tasteful colours
29 Jul 2020
Double helping of delays for SpaceX as Starlink, ANASIS-II missions cling to terra firma
In brief Also: Hope Probe hopes for lift-off, Virgin teases SpaceShipTwo interior, Ariane 6 slips
14 Jul 2020
Come glide with me: Virgin Galactic gives Unity some fresh air, looks forward to rocket-powered flight
In brief Plus: On-orbit battery replacement and scrub-a-dub-dub, my launch is a dud?
29 Jun 2020
Virgin Galactic inks deal with NASA to train astro-tourists looking to buy a seat to the International Space Station
Somebody else will have to provide the rocket, though
22 Jun 2020
Virgin Galactic takes another step towards blasting Richard Branson into space
Roundup Also: Arianespace gets ready for a return to action while Rocket Lab shows off its US launchpad
06 May 2020
No box shifting, no Buck Rogers. Bezos-backed Blue Origin blasts off once again
Postcards from the edge... of space?
12 Dec 2019
Spacecraft that told us 'you're screwed' finally gives up the ghost after doubling its shelf life
Roundup Plus: Space suits, walks and a new Crew Dragon
07 Oct 2019
SpaceX's Demo-1 green lit for launch as Virgin enjoys a brief ménage à trois aboard VSS Unity
Roundup Plus: Up close and personal with Ultima Thule and Fregat saves the day
25 Feb 2019
Under Armour and Virgin Galactic team up so tourists can stay on-trend throughout white-knuckle ride into space
What's this on the label? 'Do not wear in actual space'
24 Jan 2019
Virgin Galactic test flight reaches space for the first time, lugging NASA cargo in place of tourists
SpaceShipTwo goes faster and higher than ever before
13 Dec 2018
Virgin spaceplane makes maiden rocket-powered flight
Video And pops the sound barrier for good measure
06 Apr 2018
Beardy Branson's space bird spreads its wings
SpaceShipTwo passes first glide test since 2014 tragedy
05 Dec 2016
Virgin Galactic and Boom unveil Concorde 2.0 tester to restart supersonic travel
Beardy & Co plan first commercial service by 2023
16 Nov 2016
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