SpaceShipTwo in the Final Phases of Receiving FAA Launch License

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

SpaceShipTwo Performs Highest Supersonic Test Flight to Date

This is the third flight it carried out over the speed of sound

Suborbital Spaceflights Can Now Be Paid for in Bitcoins

Suborbital Spaceflights Can Now Be Paid for in Bitcoins

Virgin Galactic is the first private spaceflight company to adopt this system

SpaceShipTwo's First Commercial Flight Will Be Broadcast by NBC

SpaceShipTwo's First Commercial Flight Will Be Broadcast by NBC

The event will represent a historic landmark in space exploration

SpaceShipTwo to Perform Its Third Powered Test Flight

SpaceShipTwo to Perform Its Third Powered Test Flight

The spacecraft system appears to be functioning correctly thus far

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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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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