- Space
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 3rd, 2014
Crash of Virgin Galactic's Rocket Plane SpaceShipTwo Now Under Investigation
The aircraft crashed during a test flight this past October 31, one of the pilots aboard was killed in the accident
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 10th, 2014
SpaceShipTwo in the Final Phases of Receiving FAA Launch License
The spacecraft could resume powered test flights very soon
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 11th, 2014
SpaceShipTwo Performs Highest Supersonic Test Flight to Date
This is the third flight it carried out over the speed of sound
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 23rd, 2013
Suborbital Spaceflights Can Now Be Paid for in Bitcoins
Virgin Galactic is the first private spaceflight company to adopt this system
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 9th, 2013
SpaceShipTwo's First Commercial Flight Will Be Broadcast by NBC
The event will represent a historic landmark in space exploration
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 6th, 2013
SpaceShipTwo to Perform Its Third Powered Test Flight
The spacecraft system appears to be functioning correctly thus far
- Science Blog
- By Lucian Parfeni
- October 18th, 2013
Virgin Galactic Plans London to Sydney Space Flights, Moon Cruises
The company has some huge plans in the longer term
- Science Blog
- By Lucian Parfeni
- October 12th, 2013
Richard Branson Is Calling Out All Wanabe Astronauts in Inspiring Video
Virgin Galactic won't begin flights earlier than next year
- Science Blog
- By Lucian Parfeni
- September 17th, 2013
One Step Closer to Space Passenger Flights, Virgin Galactic's SS2 Hits Mach 1.43 – Video
The spacecraft has to eventually reach five times the current test altitude
- Science Blog
- By Lucian Parfeni
- April 30th, 2013
Virgin Galactic Spaceship Completes First Rocket-Powered Flight
The ship is designed to carry several passengers to the edge of space
- Science Blog
- By Lucian Parfeni
- December 20th, 2012
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Makes Its First Flight with a Rocket Engine
A couple more tests are needed before the first powered flight
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 8th, 2012
Virgin Galactic to Start Suborbital Flights in 2013
These will be the first private spacecraft of this type
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 29th, 2012
First SpaceShipTwo Powered Flight Scheduled for 2012
The spacecraft could begin commercial operations before 2014
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 4th, 2012
Virgin Galactic to Start Conducting Suborbital Flights This Summer
The company says that its launch system is almost ready to enter use
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 4th, 2011
See the SpaceShipTwo During a Drop Test - Video
The spacecraft is being developed by Virgin Galactic
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 2nd, 2011
USAF Pilot Selected to Fly Virgin Galactic Spacecraft
The company says that expert flyer is a great addition to the company
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 26th, 2011
Virgin Galactic Ponders Spacesuit Design Options
The company is inclined to use James-Bond inspired outfits