Virgin Galactic delays its first commercial research space flight to mid-OctoberIt's the latest in a string of delays for the company.By J. Fingas, 09.11.2021
FAA grounds Virgin Galactic space flights during anomaly investigation (updated)SpaceShipTwo could be grounded for a while.By J. Fingas, 09.02.2021
Virgin Galactic and Richard Branson complete first fully crewed spaceflightIt's a huge milestone for the company.By J. Fingas, 07.11.2021
Virgin Galactic receives FAA approval to take passengers into spaceIt still has several development tests to complete before tourist flights commence in 2022.By S. Shah, 06.25.2021
Virgin Galactic completes rocket-powered test flight after months of delaysThe company is finally edging closer to its space tourism goal.By J. Fingas, 05.22.2021
Virgin Galactic delays space tourism flights to early 2022SpaceShip 3, however will be revealed in March.By J. Fingas, 02.26.2021
Virgin Galactic delays its next rocket-powered test flightIt wants more time for technical checks.By J. Fingas, 02.12.2021
Virgin Galactic plans next rocket-powered test flight for February 13thVirgin wants to know if it fixed the failure from December.By J. Fingas, 02.01.2021
Virgin Galactic's latest SpaceShipTwo test ends with a rocket motor failure (updated)SpaceShipTwo and its crew are fine, but it's another setback.By J. Fingas, 12.12.2020
SpaceShipTwo's next big test flight could happen this weekendThis will be the first time a spacecraft has ever launched from New Mexico.By A. Tarantola, 12.11.2020
Virgin Galactic prepares for its first spaceflight from Spaceport AmericaIt has also announced the first scientist to fly aboard one of its future flights.By M. Moon, 10.15.2020
Virgin Galactic's last round of SpaceShipTwo tests begins October 22ndIt plans to fly Sir Richard Branson to space after these tests are done.By J. Fingas, 09.06.2020
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo cabin surrounds you with windowsTomorrow's space tourists will be flying in style.By A. Tarantola, 07.28.2020
Virgin Galactic will livestream its SpaceShipTwo cabin reveal on July 28thThe cabin is designed to give space tourists the best view of Earth possible.By C. Fisher, 07.02.2020
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo completes a second 'glide test'Now the company is preparing for powered flight.By R. Lawler, 06.26.2020
Virgin Galactic's spaceship flies from its new home base for the first timeSpaceport America is finally being used for its intended purpose.By J. Fingas, 05.01.2020
Virgin Galactic is moving its spaceship and crew to Spaceport AmericaThat apparently means the company is nearly ready to take passengers to the edge of space.By M. Moon, 05.11.2019
Virgin Galactic sends its first passenger to the edge of spaceThat’s good news for the 600 people waiting for a ride.By C. Fisher, 02.22.2019
Virgin Galactic donates SpaceShipTwo rocket motor to the SmithsonianThe vehicle's historic motor will soon be a museum exhibit.By J. Fingas, 02.10.2019
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo reaches space for the first timeIt's a major milestone for a program affected by tragedy.By J. Fingas, 12.13.2018