November 2021
Space launch emergency response
... response and firefighting crews. It is important for both HLSOs and VLSOs around the world to recognise that, as commercial spaceflight operators, they cannot rely upon local authority fire and rescue services to provide stand-by emergency response...
July 2019
Next steps in human space exploration
... of Orbital ATK and Space-X and is incredibly pleased at their success. I was a reluctant convert to commercial spaceflight, but now I travel the world to promote commercial space capabilities for low Earth orbit. But I think Dimitry and I may have...
22 June 2020
Virgin Galactic announces an agreement with NASA for private orbital spaceflight to the ISS
...mission. The next generation of space traveller is interested in a variety of space experiences. Building on its commercial spaceflight training experience, Virgin Galactic believes it can provide an unparalleled, personalised customer experience for...
10 July 2019
Virgin Galactic to become the first publicly traded commercial human spaceflight company
.... “It is a privilege to partner with Sir Richard Branson, a once-in-a-generation visionary, to bring the reality of commercial spaceflight to the world. We are confident that VG is light years ahead of the competition. It is backed by an exciting...
24 May 2021
Virgin Galactic makes first flight to space from New Mexico
... hard work and grateful to the people of New Mexico who have been unwavering in their commitment for commercial spaceflight from day one. Their belief and support have made today’s historic achievement possible.” Governor Lujan...
October 2015
Houston, we have a Spaceport
... and other combustible propellants, and the integration of airspace operations between general aviation, military operations and commercial spaceflight. All these challenges were discussed and plans put in place to satisfy the requirements of the FAA...
