New Mexico Sun

Recent News About Virgin Galactic

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  Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson launched into space from NM's Spaceport: Voyage trip is 'the dawn of a new space age'

  Richard Branson, British billionaire and owner of the Virgin Group, on Sunday made history when he safely returned to Earth aboard the first fully crewed Virgin Galactic test flight to space.

  By Savannah Howe

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  Virgin Galactic to launch first fully-crewed spaceflight serving as a New Mexican 'hub for exploration and the dawn of space tourism'

  Virgin Galactic confirmed the launch date, along with various other advancements related to its recent innovative space tourism project, developed through its partnership with New Mexico’s Tourism Department.

  By Karla Florez

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  Virgin Galactic's first rocket-powered flight in New Mexico a showcase of 'elegance and safety'

  Virgin Galactic made New Mexican history Saturday after launching its first rocket-powered flight from Spaceport America to the fringe of space in a manned shuttle, making it the third state to put humans in space.

  By Christina Heath

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