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Virgin Galactic

US
commercialFounded 2004
Tustin, California, United States
www.virgingalactic.com
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Virgin Galactic is building out an initial fleet of Delta-class suborbital spaceplanes that will operate from Spaceport America in New Mexico.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticOrg RelationshipDec 13, 2024Virgin Galactic signs agreement to study suborbital spaceflights from Italian spaceport

Virgin Galactic signed agreements with Italian companies Altec and Sitael in 2018 to examine flights from Grottaglie.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative GeneralDec 13, 2024Virgin Galactic signs agreement to study suborbital spaceflights from Italian spaceport

Virgin Galactic announced plans in November to raise $300,000,000 to accelerate development of additional spaceplanes and a mothership aircraft for Spaceport America.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticOrg RelationshipDec 13, 2024Virgin Galactic signs agreement to study suborbital spaceflights from Italian spaceport

Nine women have flown on Virgin Galactic suborbital spaceflights that passed the 50-mile (80.5-kilometer) altitude used by U.S. government agencies for astronaut wings but fell short of the 100-kilometer Kármán Line.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative GeneralNov 22, 2024Blue Origin launches ninth crewed New Shepard suborbital mission

Companies like Virgin Galactic are expected to benefit from the proposed rules allowing the export of commercial suborbital vehicles.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative GeneralNov 11, 2024A step forward in space export control reform

Virgin Galactic dropped its suit against Boeing, elected to defend Boeing’s suit, finalized a settlement agreement on 2024-10-31, and had Boeing’s suit dismissed on 2024-11-04 according to its 2024-11-06 Form 10-Q filing with the SEC.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNoiseNov 6, 2024Virgin Galactic seeks to raise money to accelerate growth of spaceplane fleet

Virgin Galactic had planned to use revenue from operations of its first two Delta-class spaceplanes to fund development of future vehicles.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative GeneralNov 6, 2024Virgin Galactic seeks to raise money to accelerate growth of spaceplane fleet

Virgin Galactic plans to begin design work on the second mothership in 2025, move into production in 2026, conduct testing in 2027, and enter commercial service in 2028.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticOrg RelationshipNov 6, 2024Virgin Galactic seeks to raise money to accelerate growth of spaceplane fleet

Virgin Galactic plans to raise money to speed up work on two additional Delta-class spaceplanes and a second mothership so they can enter commercial service in 2028.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative PlanNov 6, 2024Virgin Galactic seeks to raise money to accelerate growth of spaceplane fleet

Virgin Galactic needs to raise $300,000,000 to accelerate work on the additional spaceplanes and mothership while retaining flexibility on the timing of the raise based on existing cash.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticTechnical ProductNov 6, 2024Virgin Galactic seeks to raise money to accelerate growth of spaceplane fleet

Virgin Galactic is proposing to raise $300,000,000 in additional capital to accelerate production of suborbital spaceplanes and a mothership aircraft.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative FinancialNov 6, 2024Virgin Galactic seeks to raise money to accelerate growth of spaceplane fleet

Virgin Galactic had revenue of $402,000 in the third quarter and a net loss of $74,500,000 for the quarter.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative FinancialNov 6, 2024Virgin Galactic seeks to raise money to accelerate growth of spaceplane fleet

Virgin Galactic previously contracted Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, to produce new motherships, but that agreement fell apart and led to dueling lawsuits between Boeing and Virgin Galactic.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticOrg RelationshipNov 6, 2024Virgin Galactic seeks to raise money to accelerate growth of spaceplane fleet

Private companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic are pushing for greater privatization in space.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative GeneralSep 16, 2024Mercantilism in outer space: discussing a political-economic approach for the Global South

Alan Stern conducted research on a Virgin Galactic suborbital flight in November 2023 alongside private researcher Kellie Gerardi to prepare for a future NASA-funded flight.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative GeneralAug 29, 2024Blue Origin flies NASA-funded scientist and space tourists on New Shepard suborbital flight

Alan Stern discussed his flight on Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity suborbital spaceplane during the ISDC.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative GeneralJun 24, 2024Suborbital spaceflight’s crossroads

In 2006, Virgin Galactic discussed its first group of 100 founder astronauts at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative GeneralJun 24, 2024Suborbital spaceflight’s crossroads

Virgin Galactic operates a commercial spaceport in New Mexico.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative GeneralJun 24, 2024Suborbital spaceflight’s crossroads

Virgin Galactic's Delta-class vehicles are expected to begin commercial flights in 2026.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticNarrative GeneralJun 24, 2024Suborbital spaceflight’s crossroads

Virgin Galactic plans to operate three flights a week with Delta vehicles, compared to one Unity flight a month.

Mentioned as: Virgin GalacticOrg RelationshipJun 24, 2024Suborbital spaceflight’s crossroads
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