Planetary Resources Signs Contract to Use Virgin Galactic's LauncherOne

Planetary Resources Signs Contract to Use Virgin Galactic's LauncherOne

The small rocket was just introduced to the world a couple of days ago

Virgin Galactic Enters Satellite Launch Business with New Rocket

Virgin Galactic Enters Satellite Launch Business with New Rocket

The plans were unveiled by the private company's founder

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 8th, 2012
Virgin Galactic to Start Suborbital Flights in 2013

Virgin Galactic to Start Suborbital Flights in 2013

These will be the first private spacecraft of this type

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 14th, 2012
A Successful Suborbital Spacecraft Industry Is Still Uncertain

A Successful Suborbital Spacecraft Industry Is Still Uncertain

Thousands of flights will be required to determine whether that is the case

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 1st, 2012
Someone Should Launch Justin Bieber to Orbit

Someone Should Launch Justin Bieber to Orbit

Experts believe this may benefit the private spaceflight industry

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 29th, 2012
First SpaceShipTwo Powered Flight Scheduled for 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

Virgin Galactic to Start Conducting Suborbital Flights This Summer

The company says that its launch system is almost ready to enter use

See the SpaceShipTwo During a Drop Test - Video

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

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

Virgin Galactic Ponders Spacesuit Design Options

The company is inclined to use James-Bond inspired outfits

SpaceShipTwo Suffers Malfunction in Test Flight

SpaceShipTwo Suffers Malfunction in Test Flight

The spacecraft hurtled towards the ground uncontrollably for a while

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 14th, 2011
NASA, Virgin Galactic Partner for Suborbital Flights

NASA, Virgin Galactic Partner for Suborbital Flights

The agency purchases a number of seats on SpaceShipTwo flights

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 12th, 2011
Virgin Galactic Unveils Spacecraft Production Facility

Virgin Galactic Unveils Spacecraft Production Facility

Its space planes will be assembled at this new installation

 
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