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- Virgin Galactic delays resumption of commercial flights to 2027 SpaceNews · 13 Aug 2026 Virgin Galactic says it will not start commercial flights of its new suborbital spaceplane until early 2027, a delay of a few months.
- Virgin Galactic returns Unity to flight to prepare for next-generation spaceplane SpaceNews · 28 May 2026 The Virgin Galactic spaceplane used for the company’s first commercial flights has returned to service to train its pilots for its next-generation spacecraft.
- Virgin Galactic reaffirms plans to begin commercial service this year SpaceNews · 15 May 2026 Virgin Galactic said May 14 it remains on track, technically and financially, to start commercial flights of its next-generation suborbital spaceplane before the end of the year.
- The suborbital space tourism industry is on life support Ars Technica · 1 May 2026 It's not clear whether Virgin Galactic has the cash reserves to fund a prolonged test phase.
- Virgin Galactic expects commercial suborbital flights to resume late this year SpaceNews · 1 Apr 2026 Virgin Galactic still expects to resume commercial suborbital flights by the end of the year as its first next-generation spaceplane nears completion.
- In-space manufacturing, quantum projects part of all-Boilermaker suborbital spaceflight SpaceDaily · 29 Jan 2026 West Lafayette IN (SPX) Jan 28, 2026 Purdue University is expanding the scientific footprint of 2027's all-Boilermaker suborbital flight mission with the addition of onboard autonomous experiments in quantum technology a...
- Virgin Galactic on track to begin commercial flights in 2026 SpaceNews · 14 Nov 2025 Virgin Galactic says it remains on schedule to complete development of its next-generation suborbital spaceplane and begin commercial flights before the end of 2026.
- Purdue University to fly dedicated suborbital research mission with Virgin Galactic SpaceNews · 28 Sep 2025 Purdue University will conduct a dedicated suborbital research flight with Virgin Galactic in 2027 carrying a professor, student and alumni.
- Virgin Galactic says production of new spaceplanes on track SpaceNews · 16 May 2025 Virgin Galactic says production of its new suborbital spaceplanes remains on track to allow commercial flights to begin in the middle of next year as it contemplates restarting ticket sales.
- Live – A Conversation with Rep. George Whitesides SpaceNews · 15 May 2025 Join us on June 10 for an exclusive one-on-one conversation with Representative George Whitesides (D-CA), a freshman congressman representing California’s 27th District. Whitesides brings years of experience to Capitol H...
- Patenting space: promoting innovations and patents for exploring our final frontier SpaceNews · 5 Mar 2025 Whether you’re NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman, Virgin Galactic Founder Richard Branson, Artemis mission specialist Christina Koch, or even fictional astronaut and self-proclaimed “space pirate” Mark Watney, se...
- Virgin Galactic to start assembly of first new spaceplane in March SpaceNews · 27 Feb 2025 Virgin Galactic will start assembling the first of a new general of suborbital spaceplanes next month with commercial flights planned for mid-2026.
- Virgin Galactic and Redwire partner on suborbital research capabilities SpaceNews · 30 Jan 2025 Virgin Galactic is working with Redwire to produce payload racks for experiments flying on its Delta-class suborbital spaceplane in development.
- Virgin Galactic signs agreement to study suborbital spaceflights from Italian spaceport SpaceNews · 13 Dec 2024 Virgin Galactic has signed an agreement with the Italian government that brings the company a step closer to operating its suborbital spaceplanes in that country.
- Virgin Galactic Seeks To Raise $300M to Accelerate Spaceplane and Mothership Production The Launch Pad · 10 Nov 2024 Virgin Galactic Seeks To Raise $300M to Accelerate Spaceplane and Mothership Production
- Virgin Galactic seeks to raise money to accelerate growth of spaceplane fleet SpaceNews · 7 Nov 2024 Virgin Galactic is proposing to raise $300 million in additional capital to accelerate production of suborbital spaceplanes and a mothership aircraft the company says can fuel its long-term growth.
- Virgin Galactic outlines economics of its future spaceplanes SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2024 Virgin Galactic is making the case to the financial community that its new line of suborbital spaceplanes can boost the company towards profitability.
- Virgin Galactic Announces 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split to Avoid NYSE Delisting The Launch Pad · 15 Jun 2024 Virgin Galactic Announces 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split to Avoid NYSE Delisting
- Investing in Space: Virgin Galactic enters spaceflight hiatus after retiring Unity CNBC · 13 Jun 2024 VSS Unity was a good suborbital spaceship. But Virgin Galactic needs a great suborbital spaceship.
- Virgin Galactic announces reverse stock split to boost share price SpaceNews · 13 Jun 2024 Virgin Galactic has approved a reverse stock split intended to boost the company’s stock price and avoid delisting.
- Virgin Galactic has ceased flying its only space plane. Now what? Ars Technica · 10 Jun 2024 This is a bold bet on the future, but it's by no means a certain one.
- Virgin Galactic Says Farewell to VSS Unity SpacePolicyOnline.com · 9 Jun 2024 Virgin Galactic flew the last commercial flight of Virgin SpaceShip (VSS) Unity yesterday. Future suborbital trips will have to wait until the new Delta-class spaceships are ready in 2026. They
- Virgin Galactic’s Flys Final VSS Unity Commercial Mission The Launch Pad · 9 Jun 2024 Virgin Galactic’s Flys Final VSS Unity Commercial Mission
- Virgin Galactic conducts final VSS Unity commercial suborbital spaceflight SpaceNews · 8 Jun 2024 Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity spaceplane conducted its final commercial mission June 8, taking a Turkish researcher and three private astronauts on a suborbital spaceflight.
- Launch Roundup – Starship launches for fourth time, Starliner launches on third attempt, Virgin Galactic to fly VSS Unity for last time NASASpaceflight · 3 Jun 2024 There were two high-profile missions scheduled this week after a challenging weekend that saw the scrub of another attempt to launch the first crewed Starliner and the announcement that the dearMoon project is canceled....
- Virgin Galactic Prepares For Final Unity Flight, Delays New Mothership, Reveals Updated Ops Strategy The Launch Pad · 10 May 2024 Virgin Galactic Prepares For Final Unity Flight, Delays New Mothership, Reveals Updated Ops Strategy
- Virgin Galactic plans higher mothership flight rate with next-generation spaceplanes SpaceNews · 8 May 2024 Virgin Galactic says it will fly its existing “mothership” aircraft more frequently than previously planned with its upcoming Delta-class suborbital spaceplanes, allowing the company to defer development of a new plane w...
- Virgin Galactic proposes reverse stock split SpaceNews · 19 Apr 2024 Virgin Galactic will ask shareholders to approve a reverse stock split intended to boost the falling share price of the suborbital spaceflight company.
- Virgin Galactic countersues Boeing about mothership project SpaceNews · 5 Apr 2024 Virgin Galactic has filed a countersuit against Boeing over a project to develop a new mothership aircraft, arguing in part that Boeing performed poorly.
- Boeing sues Virgin Galactic over mothership project SpaceNews · 26 Mar 2024 Boeing and a subsidiary have filed suit against Virgin Galactic, alleging that the suborbital spaceflight company has refused to pay more than $25 million and misappropriated trade secrets associated with a project to de...
- Virgin Galactic expects no delay to next suborbital flight SpaceNews · 28 Feb 2024 Virgin Galactic says it does not expect an investigation into an issue on its most recent suborbital launch to delay its next one as it turns its focus to a new generation of vehicles.
- Virgin Galactic and the FAA are investigating a dropped pin on last spaceflight Ars Technica · 6 Feb 2024 "The FAA is overseeing the Virgin Galactic-led mishap investigation."
- Virgin Galactic investigating dropped pin on most recent suborbital flight SpaceNews · 6 Feb 2024 Virgin Galactic said Feb. 5 it is investigating why a pin fell from the aircraft used by its VSS Unity suborbital spaceplane on its most recent flight last month, adding that the incident did not pose a safety risk to th...
- Virgin Galactic launches four private astronauts as it prepares to end Unity flights SpaceNews · 26 Jan 2024 Virgin Galactic conducted its first suborbital mission of 2024 on Jan. 26 as the company prepares end flights of its current spaceplane.
- From Countdown to Touchdown: Flying Aboard Virgin Galactic NASASpaceflight · 24 Nov 2023 For only the second time, VSS Unity, Virgin Galactic’s suborbital space plane, was transformed into a science laboratory. Galactic 05 successfully completed its mission on Nov. 2, but for Kellie Gerardi, Galactic 05 crew...
- Virgin Galactic To Suspend VSS Unity Suborbital Flights In 2024 The Launch Pad · 14 Nov 2023 Virgin Galactic has revealed in its latest earning call its decision to decrease the frequency of flights for its current suborbital vehicle, VSS Unity, with plans to cease operations entirely by mid-2024.
- Virgin Galactic Goes All In on New Delta Spaceship SpacePolicyOnline.com · 9 Nov 2023 After finally reaching a regular cadence of launches, Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic will abandon the Unity spaceship after just two or three more flights as it shifts resources into the
- Virgin Galactic to halt Unity suborbital flights by mid-2024 SpaceNews · 9 Nov 2023 Virgin Galactic will reduce the frequency of flights of its current suborbital vehicle and stop them entirely by mid-2024 as it concentrates resources on the next generation of vehicles.
- Virgin Galactic stock surges nearly 20% after announcing plan for cost savings CNBC · 8 Nov 2023 Virgin Galactic plans to pause spaceflight operations next year to focus resources on developing its next-generation Delta-class spacecraft, the company announced Wednesday.
- Virgin Galactic lays off staff as it focuses on next-generation suborbital vehicle SpaceNews · 8 Nov 2023 Virgin Galactic said it will lay off staff and cut expenses to conserve resources for its next generation of suborbital spaceplanes.