Virgin Galactic is going public to fund its expensive tourist spaceflightsIt'll keep the company running until commercial launches begin. By S. Dent, 07.09.2019
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
Under Armour will make the space suits for Virgin Galactic flightsUnder Armour will also provide custom footwear for passengers and pilots on the expeditions.By A. Dellinger, 01.25.2019
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
Virgin Galactic could soon reach space for the first timeIts future tests will go higher and faster than before. By M. Moon, 12.12.2018
Virgin Galactic breaks Mach 2 in third powered test flightIts VSS Unity also reached its highest altitude to date.By M. Locklear, 07.26.2018
Virgin Galactic plans to open a commercial spaceport in ItalyIt announced a partnership with two Italian aerospace companies.By M. Locklear, 07.06.2018
A beginner's guide to space tourismWhat to expect when you're planning to go into orbit.By A. Tarantola, 07.04.2018
Richard Branson plans to visit space in 'months'He's already in training to fly on one of Virgin Galactic's first flights.By J. Fingas, 05.26.2018
4Watch Virgin Galactic's new SpaceshipTwo take flightVSS Unity replaces the VSS Enterprise ship that crashed in 2014.By R. Lawler, 04.05.2018
Virgin Galactic completes first powered test flight since 2014 crashIt's a milestone following the fatal accident.By S. Krishna, 04.05.2018
Virgin Galactic’s VR-powered website lets you tour its spaceshipsThe company teamed up with Microsoft's Edge browser to create a more immersive WebVR experience.By R. LeFebvre, 02.13.2018
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo is almost ready for powered testsThe VSS Unity completed its eleventh glide test today.By S. Krishna, 01.11.2018
The new space race is postponed until 2018Boeing and SpaceX have struggled to get people into space this year.By M. Moon, 12.26.2017
Virgin Orbit’s new company will focus on government space launchesIt’s called Vox Space, and it's Virgin's fourth company in this sector.By S. Krishna, 11.01.2017
Saudi Arabia plans $1 billion investment in Virgin's space tourismThe partnership could also lead to a space-centric entertainment center in Saudi Arabia.By M. Moon, 10.27.2017
Facebook has mapped the population of 23 countries in incredible detail (updated)Population distribution helps figure out the best way to deliver internet.By M. Locklear, 09.01.2017
Virgin Galactic conducts a 'dry run' for rocket-powered flightsIt has the configuration of a rocket-powered flight despite having no rocket.By M. Moon, 08.05.2017