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Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic reports reaching space for the third time

On Saturday, Virgin Galactic reported on its Twitter feed that a pair of its pilots had flown to space......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 22nd, 2021

Virgin Galactic tests ship that could bring tourists to space

Virgin Galactic, the aerospace company owned by Richard Branson fired up its VSS Unity spaceship for the first time since a deadly crash in 2014. The company hopes to bring paying tourists to space in the future......»»

Category: videoSource: cnnApr 6th, 2018

Virgin Galactic is weeks away from reaching space, CEO says

A few months after another successful test flight over the Mojave Desert, billionaire Richard Branson says his space company, Virgin Galactic, might be out among the stars in a matter of weeks......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 9th, 2018

Virgin Galactic is weeks away from reaching space, CEO says

A few months after another successful test flight over the Mojave Desert, billionaire Richard Branson says his space company, Virgin Galactic, might be out among the stars in a matter of weeks......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 9th, 2018

Under Armour to create "spacewear" for Richard Branson"s Virgin Galactic

Under Armour Inc. is reaching for the stars with its latest partnership. The Baltimore sportswear maker announced Thursday that it will provide apparel and footwear to Virgin Galactic, the space company founded by billionaire Sir Richard Branson that.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 24th, 2019

Richard Branson Sheds Virgin Galactic Stake By $150M

British billionaire Sir Richard Branson sold nearly $150 million worth shares of his space tourism company Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (NYSE: SPCE) over the course of three days, as per a regulatory filing. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 15th, 2021

Virgin Galactic delays space tourism liftoff 

The space tourism venture, founded by Richard Branson, told investors in an earnings call that its third and second test flight will be pushed until at least May......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsFeb 26th, 2021

Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic aborts test in its third human spaceflight attempt

The engine of the space plane ignited briefly, then went out. The vehicle glided back safely to the runway, and the pilots were reported to be in good health......»»

Category: topSource: washpostDec 13th, 2020

Richard Branson to sell 25 million shares in Virgin Galactic to battle pandemic impact

Billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Group said on Monday that it may sell up to 25 million shares of space tourism company Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc to raise funds amid the COVID-19 pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 11th, 2020

Virgin Galactic to run as a critical infrastructure business during pandemic

Billionaire Richard Branson's space tourism company Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc will keep running as a critical infrastructure business, even as many U.S. states in which it operates have mandated business closures during the coronavirus outbreak......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 12th, 2020

In first public results, Branson"s Virgin Galactic posts $73 million quarterly loss

Billionaire Richard Branson's space tourism company, Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc , said on Tuesday its fourth-quarter net loss widened to $73 million from a year-ago loss of $46 million as it reported its first results as a publicly traded company......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 25th, 2020

In first public results, Branson"s Virgin Galactic posts $73 mln quarterly loss

Billionaire Richard Branson's space tourism company, Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc , said on Tuesday its fourth-quarter net loss widened to $73 million from a year-ago loss of $46 million as it reported its first results as a publicly traded company......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 25th, 2020

Virgin Galactic"s quarterly loss widens to $73 million

Billionaire Richard Branson's space tourism company, Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc , said on Tuesday its fourth-quarter net loss widened to $73 million from a year-ago loss of $46 million as it reported its first results as a publicly traded company......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 25th, 2020

Virgin Galactic looks like newest cult stock as short sellers dig in

Wall Street's newest cult stock appears to be Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc , as investors drive the space tourism stock to sky-high levels and short sellers dig in their heels......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 19th, 2020

Virgin Galactic set to hire more employees in southern NM

With its first commercial flight expected to take to the skies from Spaceport America this year, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is on a mission to hire. The space company plans to bring on at least 50 new employees in New Mexico, including a variety .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 14th, 2020

Richard Branson"s Virgin Galactic soars before crashing to earth in NYSE debut

Richard Branson-backed Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc fetched a valuation of around $2.3 billion on its market debut on Monday, after shares in the first publicly traded space tourism company popped before fizzling out......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 28th, 2019

Virgin Galactic Execs Talk Long-Term Outlook After IPO Debut

Richard Branson's space tourism company Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) will boast gross margins that look "as good as one of the best" software companies, investor Chamath Palihapitiya read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaOct 28th, 2019

Richard Branson"s Virgin Galactic takes off in NYSE debut

Richard Branson-backed Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, becoming the first space tourism company to hit public markets......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 28th, 2019

Boeing to invest $20 million in Richard Branson"s Virgin Galactic

Boeing Co said on Tuesday it would invest $20 million in Richard Branson's space-tourism venture Virgin Galactic giving it more money to take on rivals in the race to space......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 8th, 2019

Musk Vs. Bezos Vs. Branson: Who"s Winning The Space Tourism Race?

Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Flights is set to list its shares on the public market in the near future. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaJul 12th, 2019

Will Virgin Galactic Take-Off After Going Public?

News broke Tuesday that Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson's space-tourism venture, will go public. Virgin Galactic won't, however, have a traditional IPO. Instead, a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, which is already publicly traded, w.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJul 10th, 2019