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Space tourism: What are the pros and cons?

Space tourism is controversial, and there are a multitude of reasons why.

Space

'One of the cleanest flights I've seen.' Blue Origin launches 6 people to space, lands safely on NS-26 flight (video)

Blue Origin launched its eighth suborbital space tourism mission this morning (Aug. 29), sending six people to space and back.

Space

Get a sneak peek at Virgin Galactic's new Delta class space plane (video)

Virgin Galactic posted a video on Wednesday (Aug. 7) showcasing an animation of its new Delta class space plane, which is expected to enter service in 2026.

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Virgin Galactic completes new Delta space plane manufacturing facility in Arizona

Virgin Galactic has completed its new multi-use manufacturing facility in Arizona, where it plans to begin assembly on its new Delta space plane fleet in 2025.

Space

Thank you for 25 amazing years of Space.com: A letter from the editor

Twenty-five years ago this week, on July 20, 1999, Space.com went live for the very first time and what a trip its been in space.

Space

'This is how we get to Mach 3:' Virgin Galactic's Jameel Janjua on his long journey to space (exclusive)

Jameel Janjua made it 'to the bitter end' in a Canadian astronaut government selection in 2009, but wasn't chosen. He found a different path to space, however: Virgin Galactic.

Space

How SpaceShipOne's historic launch 20 years ago paved the way for a new space tourism era

On June 21, 2004, SpaceShipOne reached the final frontier for the first time, notching a huge milestone for private spaceflight and paving the way for space tourism.

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Virgin Galactic announces international crew for flight on new Delta class space plane

Virgin Galactic announced a private mission with three researchers, which will fly no earlier than 2026 aboard the new Delta class of aircraft.

Space

20 Years Ago, One Moment Changed Spaceflight Forever

The private space race launched 20 years ago with a simple and elegant piece of aerospace engineering. Here's to Virgin Galactic and Burt Rutan's SpaceShipOne!

Inverse

Watch an awe-inspiring video from final flight of Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceplane

Virgin Galactic shared an awe-inspiring video from the final flight of its VSS Unity space plane.

Space

Virgin Galactic Completes Final Spaceflight Before Two-year Pause

Virgin Galactic on Saturday successfully completed its last spaceflight before heading into a two-year pause on commercial operations to upgrade its fleet, as the space tourism company seeks to finally turn a profit.

International Business Times

Virgin Galactic Set For Final Spaceflight Before Two-year Pause

Virgin Galactic is poised on Saturday for its last spaceflight before heading into a two-year pause on commercial operations to upgrade its fleet, as the company seeks to finally turn a profit.

International Business Times

Virgin Galactic launches VSS Unity space plane on final suborbital spaceflight with crew of 6 (photos, video)

Virgin Galactic launched its seventh commercial spaceflight mission on June 8 during the final flight of its VSS Unity suborbital spaceplane.

Space

Should You Follow Big Money Into Virgin Galactic Stock?

Down 98% from all-time highs, Virgin Galactic stock remains a high-risk investment, given its negative profit margins and cash burn rate.

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Virgin Galactic to launch 7th commercial spaceflight on June 8

Virgin Galactic is targeting June 8 for its seventh commercial spaceflight, a suborbital jaunt called, fittingly enough, Galactic 07.

Space

HALO Space unveils capsule design for stratospheric space 'glamping'

Spanish start-up HALO Space has unveiled its capsule design for stratospheric space tourism.

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3 Space Stocks Analysts Like Better Than Virgin Galactic

Space tech stocks, such as Rocket Labs, are much better investment options for investors in 2024, according to Wall Street's consensus opinion.

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IPO Stocks: Will Reddit Unplug The Bulging U.S. IPO Pipeline?

A bulging pipeline of IPOs are registered, ready to go, and closely watching Reddit's performance. Here are the concerns.

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Boeing files lawsuit against Virgin Galactic over development of new mothership aircraft

Boeing and Aurora Flight Sciences are suing Virgin Galactic for unpaid work and trade secrets related to a new mothership aircraft for Virgin Galactic’s next-generation space planes.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 100 — Riding to Space on Virgin Galactic

On Episode 100 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod welcome back Dr. Alan Stern of the Southwest Research Institute to share what it's like to fly on a private spaceplane.

Space

20 people in space! Humanity quietly tied a record last month

For a few minutes on Jan. 26, 20 people were in space at the same time, tying a record set just last May.

Space

Virgin Galactic mothership loses alignment pin during space plane launch, FAA investigating

Virgin Galactic informed the FAA that the mothership of its space plane VSS Unity lost a piece of hardware on its most recent suborbital flight.

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Virgin Galactic Reports Flight Issue to FAA

Virgin Galactic has reported a flight-related issue to the FAA. Stay informed about the latest updates regarding the incident and its potential impact.

Space

Virgin Galactic launches 1st Ukrainian woman to space — and 3 others — on Galactic 06 suborbital flight (video)

Virgin Galactic launched its sixth commercial mission today (Jan. 26), sending four passengers to suborbital space and back.

Space

NASA stresses Artemis 2 moon crew safety as agency remembers fallen astronauts

As NASA leadership paused to remember fallen astronauts, the agency urged its employees to "think smaller" and focus on all the items to keep future crews like Artemis 2 safe.

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