Space exploration and commercial flights by Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic engineers perform bungee-suspended vibration tests on Spaceship
Virgin Galactic has conducted ground vibration testing on its Spaceship, employing an innovative setup that included suspending the vehicle on soft bungees to simulate flight conditions. The ...
Virgin Galactic completes Unity 35 glide flight for pilot training
Virgin Galactic conducted a successful Unity 35 glide flight as part of its ongoing pilot training program. The VMS Eve aircraft carried VSS Unity to altitude, after which Unity performed a glide ...
Virgin Galactic offers exclusive booking opportunity for upcoming missions
Virgin Galactic has announced the availability of limited bookings for its next series of commercial spaceflights. The company is inviting interested customers to begin their journey by reserving ...
Virgin Galactic brings two vehicles together for the first time in Mesa
Virgin Galactic announced that two of its vehicles have been brought side by side in Mesa for the first time. The company indicated that this milestone is part of a precision engineering process ...
Virgin Galactic stock edges higher after Q2 2026 results announcement
Virgin Galactic announced its second quarter 2026 earnings. The stock edges higher on the day, trading at $3.3.Virgin Galactic announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The ...
Virgin Galactic invites global community to name upcoming spacecraft
Virgin Galactic has initiated a public contest to choose the name for one of its next generation spaceships. The company is inviting participants worldwide to submit name suggestions as it ...
Virgin Galactic appoints Scott Dilloff as VP to lead global astronaut sales
Virgin Galactic has named Scott Dilloff as Vice President of Global Astronaut Sales and Partnerships. Dilloff, who brings extensive experience in business development and luxury hospitality, will ...
Virgin Galactic reveals new spacecraft to astronaut community in factory experience
Virgin Galactic welcomed its astronaut community from around the globe for an exclusive “Behind the Hangar Door” Spaceship Factory Experience last week. Attendees were granted their first ...
Virgin Galactic completes successful VSS Unity glide flight at Spaceport America
Virgin Galactic announced that VSS Unity has completed a successful glide flight at Spaceport America. The flight featured pilots Michael Masucci and Dan Alix at the controls of VSS Unity, while ...
Virgin Galactic completes assembly of first SpaceShip and advances to ground testing phase
Virgin Galactic has announced its first SpaceShip reached Weight on Wheels status in April, signaling the completion of its assembly phase. The company stated that ground testing is now underway ...
Virgin Galactic moves next-generation SpaceShip to test hangar for final integration
Virgin Galactic has transported its latest next-generation SpaceShip from the assembly hangar to the test and launch hangar as part of a new production milestone. The vehicle will now undergo ...
