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Three people launched toward the ISS today (Sept. 11) aboard a Russian Soyuz capsule, bringing the total number of people in Earth orbit to 19 — a new record.
Space tourism: What are the pros and cons?
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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.
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.
How SpaceShipOne's historic launch 20 years ago paved the way for a new space tourism era
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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.
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.
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.
This time, we take it from no one: Why opening the High Frontier of space can be different (op-ed)
The coming settlement of the High Frontier doesn’t have to be a repeat of the violent conquests and colonization of history. We will not take space from anyone, and we can give it to everyone.
