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Scots astronaut makes history jetting into space on Virgin Galactic’s first commercial flight

Colin Bennett’s proud family in Scotland watched the 38-year successfully complete a 90-minute research flight - paving the way for billionaire boss Sir Richard Branson to sell tickets to tourists later this summer.

Daily Record

Virgin Galactic launches commercial flights for space tourists

For years, British billionaire Richard Branson vowed that commercial space flights with his firm Virgin Galactic were just around the corner.

Los Angeles Times

Virgin Galactic completes first commercial flight into space

Flight is milestone for space tourism venture founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, after years of setbacks

The Guardian - UK

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Virgin Galactic aces its 1st-ever commercial launch of suborbital space plane (video)

Virgin Galactic flew its first-ever commercial mission today (June 29), sending a crew of four to suborbital space and back.

Space

Virgin Galactic's first ever tourist flight into space blasts off - watch live

The first-ever commercial spaceflight chartered by Virgin Atlantic will spend 90 minutes touring the atmosphere while the astronauts on board conduct experiments in suborbital conditions

Daily Mirror

OPINION - Virgin Galactic’s first commercial spaceflight: Tech & Science Daily podcast

Virgin Galactic will launch its first commercial flight on Thursday, from a launchpad in New Mexico.

Evening Standard

Italian researchers ready to reach the edge of space on Virgin Galactic ship

A team of Italian researchers will be taking a ride aboard Virgin Galactic's rocket-powered plane

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Space taxis, Mars missions and more

Three NASA astronauts and executives at Virgin Galactic and Planet discuss the future of space exploration and the space industry in a roundtable discussion with Fortune.

Fortune

Virgin Galactic’s first commercial space flight safely lands

Passengers and crew on VSS Unity rocket plane go for 75-minute suborbital ride to edge of space in landmark flight.

Al Jazeera

Virgin Galactic to launch its first commercial spaceflight

Thirteen scientific research experiments will be conducted during the 90-minute flight.

The Independent UK

Virgin Galactic's Debut Launch Lands Safely, But SPCE Stock Crashes

SPCE stock dove Thursday after Virgin Galactic successfully completed its Galactic 01 launch, spaceflight. Shares rocketed prior to launch.

Investors Business Daily

Virgin Galactic set to launch crucial 1st commercial SpaceShipTwo mission today

Virgin Galactic is ready to launch the first commercial mission of its SpaceShipTwo space plane on Thursday (June 29). Success would be huge for the ambitious company.

Space

How many people can fly on Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo space plane?

Virgin Galactic's first commercial spaceflight, a four-passenger mission, is scheduled to launch on Thursday (June 29). How many people can the company's SpaceShipTwo really carry?

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Virgin Galactic's 1st commercial spaceflight launches on June 29. Here's how to watch live

The 90-minute flight will bring the first Virgin Galactic commercial crew to space as the company starts planned monthly flights.

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Zenger

Virgin Galactic To Launch First Commercial Spaceflight With Italian Air Force Crew

Galactic 01 will conduct 13 scientific research experiments on 90-minute flight

Space

Virgin Galactic's 1st commercial spaceflight launches this week. Meet the 6-person crew of Galactic 01

Virgin Galactic has announced the crew of its upcoming first commercial spaceflight mission that is set to launch no earlier than June 29.

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Space tourism companies might learn a lesson from the Titan sub disaster. But are they ready to listen?

The tragedy of the Titan submersible might usher in a sea change in the tolerance of unclear hazard mitigation practices in space tourism companies.

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Virgin Galactic to launch its 1st commercial spaceflight on June 29

Virgin Galactic is aiming for no earlier than Thursday (June 29) for the company's first commercial spaceflight aboard its reusable VSS Unity space plane.

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Axios

Titanic sub tragedy stokes fears for space tourism

Risky tourism industries are being spotlighted.

Investors Business Daily

Stock Market Slides As Nasdaq Falls 1%; These IBD 50 Stocks Face Difficulties

The Nasdaq composite and small caps led losses in the stock market midday Friday.

The Street

Virgin Galactic Sets Prices for First Space Tourist Flight (Ouch)

Virgin Galactic plans on monthly flights to space starting this summer. It has sold 800 tickets already, and the deposit alone may shock you.

Investors Business Daily

Dow Ends Lower As Richmond Fed Chief Warns Against This; Virgin Galactic Fades

The Dow Jones wavered late Friday. Virgin Galactic surged on its commercial space flight plans; EV startups rallied on a possible short squeeze.

Investors Business Daily

SPCE Stock Rockets; Virgin Galactic Set To Begin Regular Flights This Month

SPCE stock rocketed early Friday after space tourism company Virgin Galactic announced commercial flights will begin at the end of June.

Investors Business Daily

Dow Jones Rises After Cool Inflation Survey; Virgin Galactic Rockets 40% On Spaceflight Plans

The Dow Jones rose Friday after a cool inflation survey. Virgin Galactic rocketed on plans to launch its first spaceflight in June.

Wales Online

Virgin Galactic to launch first commercial spaceflight this month

The company is working towards sending private astronauts into space on a flight

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