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US grounds Virgin Galactic after space flight 'mishap'

Lucie Aubourg, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 03 05:37 AM

The FAA is grounding space flights by Virgin Galactic while investigating why the mission carrying Richard Branson deviated from its planned trajectory. Read more »

Virgin Galactic restarting space tickets from $450,000

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 06 09:30 AM

WASHINGTON - After flying its founder Richard Branson to space, Virgin Galactic is restarting ticket sales beginning at $450,000, the company announced Thursday. Read more »

How can you become a space tourist?

Lucie Aubourg, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 21 08:47 AM

Thrill-seekers will soon be able to get their adrenaline kicks -- and envy-inducing Instagram snaps -- from the final frontier, as space tourism finally lifts off.    Read more »

'Not really nervous': Billionaire Bezos girds for inaugural space flight

Eric M. Johnson, Reuters
Posted at Jul 20 09:19 AM

American billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos said on Monday he is excited and curious but not very nervous on the eve of taking part in his company Blue Origin's inaugural suborbital flight alongside the oldest and youngest people ever bound for space. Read more »

Why Ashton Kutcher backed out of Virgin Galactic space flight

Reuters
Posted at Jul 19 08:00 AM

Ten years ago actor Ashton Kutcher was planning to be among the first people to ride on Virgin Galactic's private spaceship, but he changed his mind after having children with Mila Kunis. Read more »

Philippine Space Agency aims to foster local space era opportunities

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 14 01:20 PM

The Philippine Space Agency said Wednesday it is building its knowledge in space technology to pave the way for potential application in local industries.  Read more »

US approves Blue Origin license for human space travel ahead of Bezos flight

Eric M. Johnson and David Shepardson, Reuters
Posted at Jul 13 08:43 AM

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday it approved a Blue Origin license to carry humans on the New Shepard launch system into space. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: July 12, 2021

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 16 03:08 PM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

Race to space: Richard Branson beats Jeff Bezos in historic ‘edge of space’ flight

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 11:09 AM

Richard Branson completed his first flight to the edge of space aboard his own Virgin Galactic aircraft, ahead of rival Blue Origins founder Jeff Bezos who also revealed plans for a similar journey.  Read more »

Party time: Champagne and celebrities mark Branson's space flight

Lucie Aubourg, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 12 09:06 AM

Champagne flowed, guests cheers and Grammy-nominated singer Khalid debuted a new single: British billionaire Richard Branson threw himself a party in the desert to mark his successful first flight into space. Read more »

VSS Unity on first crewed test flight to space

Virgin Galactic/Handout via Reuters
Posted at Jul 12 08:57 AM

Virgin Galactic's passenger rocket plane VSS Unity, carrying Richard Branson and crew, begins its ascent to the edge of space above Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S. on Sunday in a still image from video. Read more »

'Experience of a lifetime': Billionaire Branson achieves space dream

Lucie Aubourg, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 12 04:02 AM

British billionaire Richard Branson flew into space Sunday aboard a Virgin Galactic vessel, a voyage he described as the "experience of a lifetime" -- and one he hopes will usher in an era of lucrative space tourism. Read more »

Space, the final frontier for billionaire Richard Branson

Callum Paton, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 09 03:15 PM

As famous for his thrill-seeking lifestyle and publicity stunts as for his vast business empire, Richard Branson has set his sights on the stars as he prepares for liftoff on his first space flight. Read more »

Bezos, Branson and Musk: Who is winning the space tourism race?

Reuters
Updated as of Jul 07 08:39 AM

Three billionaire entrepreneurs - Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Richard Branson - are each vying to usher in a new era of private commercial space travel. Read more »

Richard Branson planning trip to space ahead of rival Bezos

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 02 09:03 AM

British billionaire Richard Branson one-upped his rival Jeff Bezos on Thursday, announcing that he too will travel to space -- as many as nine days ahead of the Amazon founder. Read more »

Branson's Virgin Orbit reaches space for first time

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 18 07:10 AM

WASHINGTON - Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit project on Sunday successfully flew a rocket into space from the wing of a 747 plane, paving the way for a new method of launching low-cost satellites.   Read more »

Richard Branson space-bound in early 2021 says Virgin Galactic

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 04 03:23 PM

Richard Branson could shoot into space on his Virgin Galactic aircraft as its first passenger early next year, the company said, potentially blazing a path for commercial flights. Read more »

Room with a view: Virgin Galactic gives peek at spacecraft cabin

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jul 29 08:33 AM

WASHINGTON - The Virgin Galactic spaceship that will someday carry very moneyed tourists boasts windows and cameras galore for easy selfies with planet Earth. Read more »

'Floating on air': Virgin Hyperloop signs deal with key jet parts maker

Eric M. Johnson, Reuters
Posted at Jun 25 07:50 PM

Virgin Hyperloop has signed a partnership with key aerospace manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc, the companies told Reuters, a key step in making billionaire Richard Branson's futuristic vision of super high-speed travel a reality.   Read more »

Virgin Galactic to run as a critical infrastructure business during pandemic

Reuters
Posted at Apr 13 11:26 AM

Billionaire Richard Branson's space tourism company Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc will keep running as a critical infrastructure business, even as many US states in which it operates have mandated business closures during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more »