Richard Branson's Rocket Company Virgin Orbit Sold For $36 Mn, Shuts Biz
Rocket Lab said the Virgin Orbit assets will improve its production, manufacturing, and test capabilities, especially in developing its larger Neutron rocket.
May 24, 2023, 11:44 AM IST
Virgin Galactic To Launch First Commercial Flight To Edge Of Space In June
The Unity 25 will carry two pilots and four Virgin Galactic employees -- Beth Moses, Luke Mays, Jamila Gilbert, and Christopher Huie -- to the edge of space.
May 09, 2023, 16:00 PM IST
Want to travel to space? Virgin Galactic reopens ticket sales, know how much it will cost you
Richard Branson's space tourism firm Virgin Galactic has reopened ticket sales for its SpaceShipTwo spaceplane, here's how much it can cost you.
Aug 07, 2021, 19:13 PM IST
Virgin Galactic is offering 2 flight tickets to space for free! Check offer, flight price, other details
Between 2005 to 2014, Virgin Galactic was selling the tickets at around $200,000 to $250,000. Around 600 space enthusiasts had booked flight tickets during those years.
Aug 06, 2021, 17:23 PM IST
Here's why Ashton Kutcher backed out of Virgin Galactic space flight
Ten years ago actor Ashton Kutcher was planning to be among the first people to ride on Virgin Galactic's private spaceship, but he changed his mind after having children with Mila Kunis.
Jul 18, 2021, 23:12 PM IST
Was Richard Branson's space travel real? Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is skeptical, here's why
Popular astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson expressed doubts on Richard Branson's space travel, here is what he said.
Jul 15, 2021, 21:25 PM IST
DNA: You will soon be able to fly to space!
On Sunday (July 11, 2021), Richard Branson fulfilled his childhood dream of flying to space. The British billionaire climbed more than 50 miles over the desert of New Mexico aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane and returned safely. This was the 22nd test flight of VSS Unity and the first successful test flight with full crew in the cabin.
Jul 12, 2021, 23:06 PM IST
Richard Branson flies to space onboard Virgin Galactic, check key moments of his life
"I have dreamt about this moment since I was a child, but nothing could have prepared me for the view of Earth from space. It was magical," 70-year-old Richard Branson expressed after the spaceflight.
Jul 12, 2021, 09:25 AM IST
Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson takes off for high-altitude launch into space
Branson, one of six Virgin Galactic Holding Inc employees strapping in for the flight, has touted the mission as a precursor to a new era of space tourism, with the company he founded poised to begin commercial operations next year.
Jul 11, 2021, 21:32 PM IST
Virgin Galactic's Branson ready for space launch aboard rocket plane
Branson, one of six Virgin Galactic Holding Inc employees strapping in for the ride, has touted the flight as a precursor to a new era of space tourism, with the company he founded poised to begin commercial operations next year.
Jul 11, 2021, 15:06 PM IST
Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson announces his trip to space ahead of rival Jeff Bezos
Business magnate and the founder of Virgin Group, Richard Branson has announced his trip to space scheduled for July 11 ahead of his rival entrepreneur and founder of retail giant Amazon. com Inc, Jeff Bezos.
Jul 02, 2021, 08:36 AM IST
Richard Branson recalls rock 'n roll days as gets Hollywood star
Branson said he was especially delighted to sign the Rolling Stones to Virgin Records in 1992.
Oct 17, 2018, 12:09 PM IST
Your flight to outer space could be just months away
Two companies are in the race to take passengers on space tourism and while neither has given a confirmed date yet, it could be as early as in 2019.
Jul 15, 2018, 08:06 AM IST
Stephen Hawking confirms he is travelling to space on board Richard Branson’s spaceship
The 75-year-old British physicist said he had not expected to have the opportunity to experience space but that the Virgin boss had offered him a seat.
Mar 21, 2017, 10:08 AM IST
Barack Obama kitesurfing: This video will make you fall in love with ex-US president again
After keeping his political opponents at bay for years, former US President Barack Obama has now beaten his friend and billionaire Richard Branson, who had challenged him in a Kitesurfing contest.
Feb 08, 2017, 09:48 AM IST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to share dais with Leonardo DiCaprio in UK: Reports
Founder of the Virgin Group Richard Branson is expected to share dais with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
Jun 24, 2016, 08:48 AM IST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will be in UK in July – know who all he will meet, what all he will do
Reports said DiCaprio and Branson are expected to announce their support for RSS' campaign against beef consumption and promote vegetarianism.
Jun 23, 2016, 18:42 PM IST
Airbus to build satellites for OneWeb to beam Internet from space
Bankrolled in part by Richard Branson`s London-based Virgin Group and chipmaker Qualcomm Inc, the project will cost between $1.5 billion and $2 billion.
Jun 16, 2015, 08:12 AM IST
Branson reassures VIPs about space travel, says Virgin Galactic still taking reservations
The report said that Branson was heard telling guests at the "hit-and-giggle fest" that he was 100 percent going to space with his son despite the recent SpaceShipTwo disaster.
Nov 19, 2014, 12:34 PM IST
