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Branson says Virgin Galactic will Become First Company to Take Tourists into Space

Some 500 people have signed-up for the ride on SpaceShipTwo.

Flying into space

DARPA Robot Space Plane will replace the Space Shuttle

It's being called a plane because it'll take-off land like a plane in every mission.

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Virgin, Qualcomm Invest In "Largest Satellite Constellation" For Undeveloped Regions

Virgin Galactic and Qualcomm have committed to the largest satellite investment, bringing internet to undeveloped regions.

Spaceport America's Virgin Galactic Gateway

Spaceport America Loses $1.7 Million Due to Virgin Galactic Delays

The spaceport was built as a hub for commercial space flights.

The destruction of SpaceShipTwo

Virgin Galactic to Improve Safety after SpaceShipTwo Friday Explosion

The death of flight engineer and test pilot Michael Alsbury would not be a waste of talent and life because Virgin Galactic, which plans to pioneer in space tourism, would honor pilots' bravery by finding the cause of the Friday disaster.

The destruction of SpaceShipTwo

New Fuel Could Have Destroyed Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo

Scaled Composites President Kevin Mickey, however, asserted the new fuel had been tested before Friday's test launch.

SpaceShipTwo

Two Space Accidents in a Week Raises Big Question about Space Flight Safety

The twin disasters can be considered major setbacks for the space venture industry.

Virgin Galactic SpeceShipTwo from a company publicity photo

At Least One Pilot Dead, One Critically Wounded In Virgin Galactic Test Flight Crash

One pilot was dead, and another critically injured when Virgin Galactic's SpeceShipTwo rocket plane experienced what company officials said was "a serious anomaly" during a Friday test flight.

SpaceShipTwo

Virgin Galactic's Successful Test Flight Could Herald World's First Commercial Space Flight

SpaceShipTwo is set to become the world's very first private spaceliner.

SpaceShipTwo

Virgin Galactic Hopes to Take you from LA to Tokyo in Only One Hour

A passenger aircraft flight from the UK to Australia takes some 21 hours.

Space balloon

Would You Like to Ride in My Beautiful Balloon into Space?

The balloon's re-entry environment is so relaxed its passengers even have access to a fully stocked bar onboard.

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