Virgin Galactic to Start Civilian Astronauts Ops in August, Monthly Flights Planned
20 Jun 2023, 12:21 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Virgin Galactic may fly its first commercial mission later in June, but true civilian astronauts operations will only begin in August
Virgin Orbit Calls It Quits, First Major Space Company to File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
4 Apr 2023, 10:54 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Richard Branson's space company Virgin Orbit officially files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is actively seeking a new owner
Virgin Cosmic Girl Ready to Carry UK’s First Orbital Mission, Window Opens on January 9
6 Jan 2023, 14:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Virgin Orbit is now closer than ever to launching the first orbital mission to depart the United Kingdom, mission window opens next week
Richard Branson Crashes His Bike Hard in Triathlon, Credits Helmet With Saving His Life
11 Nov 2021, 08:10 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Branson was rushing downhill on his bike during charitable multi-discipline challenge when his brakes failed, and he stopped by crashing into a fellow rider
Watch the Virgin Spaceship Drop From a Plane and Shoot Up to Space Like a Pro
25 May 2021, 13:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Over the weekend, Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity completed its third flight, the first from the Spaceport America in New Mexico
Next Virgin Galactic Test Flight Postponed Once More, Coming May at the Earliest
28 Feb 2021, 16:27 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Virgin Galactic still doesn't seem to have gotten to the bottom of a problem VSS Unity experienced back in December, postpones test fllght once more.
Adults-Only Scarlet Lady Won’t Set Sail This April, Virgin Voyages Announces
17 Mar 2020, 07:15 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Richard Branson says health is a priority, so the dates for the showcase and inaugural sailing, as well as maiden voyage of Scarlet Lady are pushed back
Virgin Launches First Adults-Only Cruise Ship Scarlet Lady
23 Feb 2020, 04:02 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Carrying more than 2,700 passengers and 1,100 crew, the ship will go into operation in April, and is the first of the three planned vessels for Virgin Voyages
This Is Richard Branson Wearing a Blue Under Armour Spacesuit
18 Oct 2019, 14:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The collection revealed this week comprises a base layer, spacesuit, footwear, training suit, and limited edition astronaut jacket
Virgin Orbit Cosmic Girl Airplane Drops LauncherOne in Successful Test
11 Jul 2019, 11:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Virgin Orbit conducts its first drop test of the LauncherOne using the modified Boeing 747-400 aircraft called Cosmic Girl as a launch platform
Virgin Galactic First Flight to Space Imminent
12 Dec 2018, 10:27 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Flight will test new limits for altitude, air speed, loads, and thermal heating and it might also reach space for the first time
UFO Sightings in Ireland Prompt Investigation by Irish Aviation Authority
15 Nov 2018, 16:35 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Two pilots from different companies report seeing bright lights moving at increased speeds during commercial flights, the IAA is looking to determine what they
Virgin Unveils 760 MPH Hyperloop One Pod in Dubai
27 Feb 2018, 09:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Abu Dhabi Road Transport Authority and Hyperloop One revealed the first production version of the system's transport pod.
The Aircraft That Might Get Justin Bieber & Co to Space Is Officially Introduced
22 Feb 2016, 14:35 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / After a two-year period of revisions on its sub-orbital flying aircraft, Virgin Galactic is returning with an improved SpaceShipTwo
Virgin Joins Formula E
6 Dec 2013, 09:46 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / British-based team Virgin Racing has announced it will be competing in the new all-electric FIA Formula E championship after signing an agreement with series promoters Formula E Holdings. Backed ...
Virgin Galactic Looking for Space Pilots
12 Apr 2011, 09:10 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Now this is an announcement that is sure to cause some agitation... Virgin Galactic, the company in the Richard Branson empire that will be in charge with creating the world's first commercial ...
Space Ship Over Golden Gate Bridge
7 Apr 2011, 09:02 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Seen from below and from afar, it looks like the bodies of three different planes linked together by one humongous wing. Seen from inside the Virgin group of companies, the craft, called WhiteKnight...
Ecclestone to Push for 10 F1 Teams in New Concorde Agreement
17 Mar 2011, 08:10 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although there are still a couple of years to go before a new Concorde Agreement is signed in Formula 1, Bernie Ecclestone is already thinking out loud on some of the themes he'd like to approa...
First Virgin Civilians in Space: Scientists
28 Feb 2011, 15:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The plans the eccentric Sir Richard Branson has to be the first to put civilians into outer space is closer and closer to becoming a reality. Virgin Galactic, the company put in charge with this aud...
Virgin Pushes for Commercial Space Vehicles
16 Dec 2010, 13:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The race is heating up in the brand new industry called commercial space flights. With Richard Branson and his Virgin Galactic leading the way for a future when space flights for civilians are withi...