The first commercial flight of the space flight company is now complete with the crew on board having returned to Earth and describing the experience as incredible. Virgin Galactic has successfully started its commercial operations with its first paying customers being flown to the final frontier. This long-awaited accomplishment has put the emerging private space flight sector back on track.

Virgin Galactic sends first paying customers to the edge of space

Billionaire Richard Branson's space ambitions are all set to take off this month. His company Virgin Galactic looks set to launch its commercial spaceflight. The news excited the share market as the company's shares rose over 40% on Thursday.

Virgin Galactic targets June 27-30 spaceflight launch

Months after Elon Musk’s SpaceX sent off world's first privately funded crewed space mission to the International Space Station with four members aboard, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic announced plans to launch its first commercial passenger space mission Galactic 01.

Musk-Branson space race heats up as Virgin Galactic announces commercial space mission

Virgin Galactic successfully carried out its first spaceflight in nearly two years Thursday, the company said, after an "enhancement period" to make safety upgrades to its fleet.

Virgin Galactic resumes spaceflights successfully after two-year pause for safety upgrade

Virgin Orbit, the satellite launch company owned by billionaire Richard Branson will cease operations permanently, just months after filing for bankruptcy. The company, which aimed to send small satellites into space, revealed it was closing for good after auctioning its main assets for just over $36 million.

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit auctions remaining assets as company set to fold

Virgin Galactic is all set to launch its final test flight before opening its commercial services. The space tourism company backed by billionaire Richard Branson is inching closer to making space tourism a reality.

Virgin Galactic's launch time approaching

British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday in the United States after failing to secure new investment.

Richard Branson's Virgin orbit files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Virgin Orbit told nearly all of its staff to cease operations until at least next week as the rocket company, founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, works to secure additional funding. The company to reduce its headcount by about 675 employees, about 85% of its workforce, in a move to reduce expenses amid failed efforts to secure lifeline funding, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Richard Branson's rocket company Virgin Orbit to layoff 675 employees

Virgin Orbit told nearly all of its staff to cease operations until at least next week as the rocket company, founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, works to secure additional funding.

Virgin Orbit company ceases operations for a week, seeks additional funding

Virgin Orbit, the satellite launch company owned by billionaire Richard Branson, has announced it will pause all operations and furlough nearly all of its employees as it finalizes a new investment plan to pull itself out of financial difficulties.

Virgin Orbit suspends operations, furloughs entire workforce as financial woes bite

A United States district judge said that the British billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson must face a lawsuit filed by the shareholders of Virgin Galactic who have alleged that he withheld information regarding issues faced by the company’s spaceship programme.

Billionaire Richard Branson could face fraud suit from Virgin Galactic shareholders

On Monday, a United States district judge said that the British billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson must face a lawsuit filed by the shareholders of Virgin Galactic who have alleged that he withheld information regarding issues faced by the company’s spaceship programme.

Billionaire Richard Branson to face lawsuit in US court amid fraud allegations over Virgin Galactic

British entrepreneur Richard Branson declined an invitation from the Singapore government to attend a debate over death penalty. Branson has been a long-time advocate against the death sentence and criticised the authorities for the hanging of Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam – a mentally disabled man who was given the death sentence for trafficking “small amounts” of heroin.

Richard Branson declines invitation to attend debate on death penalty in Singapore

Richard Branson-controlled Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. on Wednesday announced it was ceasing operations in Hong Kong. The UK airline will be cancelling flights and shutting down offices, impacting the livelihood of 46 staffers in the country.

Virgin Atlantic ceases operations in Hong Kong: Shuts offices, cancels flights

Actor Andrew Garfield may be seen essaying the role of billionaire business mogul Richard Branson in a limited series called ‘Hot Air’. As per Variety, the series will be directed by David Leitch (‘Deadpool 2’), with Universal International in discussions to produce.

Andrew Garfield in talks to star as Richard Branson in 'Hot Air' limited series

Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline and the world’s leading career to allow its cabin crew to exhibit tattoos. For the time being, tattoos on the face and neck are prohibited for flight staff though it might get modify in future, reported by The Guardian.

UK's airline allows cabin crew to show their tattoos

Rocket Lab USA Inc, a California-based company, captured a falling rocket mid-air after its launch on Tuesday. Earlier, the rocket had launched 34 satellites from New Zealand at roughly 10:50 a.

Watch | This company captured a falling rocket mid-air after its launch

Why would a tourist want to take a trip to space? For the wealthy thrill seekers able to pay upwards of $450,000 for a seat with commercial space projects such as Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic, the answer is likely to involve the pursuit of awe or wonder.

Why space tourists won’t find the awe they seek

Billionaire Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin has unveiled a plan for launching a commercial space station in the second half of the decade. Known as "Orbital Reef" the venture will be nearly as big as the International Space Station (ISS) and will house up to 10 people.

Jeff Bezos firm Blue Origin unveils plan to build commercial space station

In a big setback for Virgin Galactic, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded the company from flying its SpaceShipTwo over a pending mishap probe.

US bars flights of Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic over pending mishap probe

Virgin Galactic recently created history by flying its first ever executive jet to the space. However, months after his trip, the Federal Aviation Administration in investigation a route deviation.

Pilots of Richard Branson's spaceflight saw a 'red light' warning during historic trip: Reports

British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is restarting ticket sales beginning at $450,000 for space tourism. The company, to cash in on the success of last month's fully-crewed test flight, has nearly doubled the amount paid by people previously.

Space tourism: Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is restarting ticket sales beginning at $450,000

As per the new rules by New Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), astronaut hopefuls must be part of the flight crew and make contributions to space flight safety.

As per US Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts

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Virgin Galactic sends first paying customers to the edge of space

Virgin Galactic targets June 27-30 spaceflight launch

Musk-Branson space race heats up as Virgin Galactic announces commercial space mission

Virgin Galactic resumes spaceflights successfully after two-year pause for safety upgrade

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit auctions remaining assets as company set to fold

Virgin Galactic's launch time approaching

Richard Branson's Virgin orbit files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Richard Branson's rocket company Virgin Orbit to layoff 675 employees

Virgin Orbit company ceases operations for a week, seeks additional funding

Virgin Orbit suspends operations, furloughs entire workforce as financial woes bite

Billionaire Richard Branson could face fraud suit from Virgin Galactic shareholders

Billionaire Richard Branson to face lawsuit in US court amid fraud allegations over Virgin Galactic

Richard Branson declines invitation to attend debate on death penalty in Singapore

Virgin Atlantic ceases operations in Hong Kong: Shuts offices, cancels flights

Andrew Garfield in talks to star as Richard Branson in 'Hot Air' limited series

UK's airline allows cabin crew to show their tattoos

Watch | This company captured a falling rocket mid-air after its launch

Why space tourists won’t find the awe they seek

Jeff Bezos firm Blue Origin unveils plan to build commercial space station

US bars flights of Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic over pending mishap probe

Pilots of Richard Branson's spaceflight saw a 'red light' warning during historic trip: Reports

Space tourism: Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is restarting ticket sales beginning at $450,000

Space tourism: Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is restarting ticket sales beginning at $450,000

As per US Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts