Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc faced an in-flight hardware challenge during its recent crewed space tourism flight, according to a statement released by the Richard Branson-founded company on Monday (Feb 5).

Virgin Galactic faced in-flight hardware challenge as alignment pin detached during space flight

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

Sirisha Bandla has become the second India-born, third Indian-American and third Indian-origin woman to go in space. Ahead of her journey as part of the billionaire Richard Branson's team, her grandfather said that he is "overwhelmed with joy".

Sirisha Bandla's family reacts to her becoming the second India -born woman in space

All eyes are on Richard Branson as he prepares to go to space aboard VSS Unity SpaceShipTwo. The launch is due to take place on July 11 and Branson will be part of the crew that'll go to the edge of the space.

Richard Branson is not the first rich guy to travel to space, know who it was

Virgin Galactic’s space aircraft conducted the first of three tests which will enable the flight to enter commercial service. Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic has over 500 paying customers including famous movie actors and music personalities waiting for a ride on the "Unity".

Virgin Galactic's 'Unity' completes first spaceflight, moving closer to commercial service

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit reached space on Sunday, eight months after the first demonstration flight of its air-launched rocket system failed, the company said.

Virgin Galactic launches 10 satellites to orbit in landmark test flight

Going to space, and not taking a selfie, how can that happen? Virgin Galactic thought about it and made some additions to the new spaceship's cabin. Now, each space traveller can float like a star with two paparazzi-like cameras capturing all the zero gravity action like a movie, shot in high-definition stills and video ready to be shared on social media once back on Earth.

Now, Virgin Galactic's new spaceship cabin allows you to take a selfie

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc said on Monday it has signed up with NASA to develop a program to promote private missions to the International Space Station, sending the shares of the company up more than 14 per cent.

Virgin Galactic, NASA to develop program for private missions to ISS

British billionaire Richard Branson plans to travel to space within the next four or five months aboard his own Virgin Galactic spaceship, he told AFP Thursday. "My wish is to go up on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, that's what we're working on," the head of the Virgin group said on the sidelines of an event to honor Virgin Galactic at the Air and Space Museum in Washington.

Virgin Group's Richard Branson says he'll fly to space by July

A Virgin Galactic spacecraft is scheduled to launch from California's Mojave Air and Space Port about 90 miles (145 km) outside Los Angeles on Thursday in a test flight that, if successful, could help usher in a new era of space tourism.

Virgin Galactic test flight could usher in new era in space tourism