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Virgin Galactic Confirms Upcoming Test Flight of VSS Unity in May

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

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b'Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (\xe2\x80\x9cVirgin Galactic\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, today confirmed that the next rocket-powered test flight of SpaceShipTwo Unity will be conducted on May 22, pending weather and technical checks.

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b'Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (\xe2\x80\x9cVirgin Galactic\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, today confirmed that the next rocket-powered test flight of SpaceShipTwo Unity will be conducted on May 22, pending weather and technical checks.
This analysis has been completed with the Company determining structures healthy, clearing Eve for flight.\nThe upcoming VSS Unity test flight will be crewed by two pilots and will carry research payloads as part of the NASA Flight Opportunities program.
A key objective of the upcoming flight will be to test the remedial work that has been completed on VSS Unity to lower the EMI levels experienced on the December 12, 2020 flight when the onboard computer halted ignition of the rocket motor.
The Company is developing a spaceflight system designed to offer customers a unique and transformative experience.

Virgin Galactic Unveils VSS Imagine, The First SpaceShip III in its Growing Fleet

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

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Virgin Galactic today unveiled the Companys first SpaceShip III in its growing fleet, VSS Imagine.

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Virgin Galactic today unveiled the Companys first SpaceShip III in its growing fleet, VSS Imagine.
As VSS Imagine begins ground testing, manufacturing will progress on VSS Inspire, the second SpaceShip III vehicle within the Virgin Galactic fleet.
Michael Colglazier, CEO of Virgin Galactic, shared: Today we unveiled our SpaceShip III class of vehicles, marking the beginning of the Virgin Galactic fleet.
As a SpaceShip III class of vehicle, Imagine is not just beautiful to look at, but represents Virgin Galactics growing fleet of spaceships.

Virgin Galactic Flight Test Program Update

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Monday, February 1, 2021

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, today announced the date of its new flight window for a rocket-powered test flight of its SpaceShipTwo Unity.

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, today announced the date of its new flight window for a rocket-powered test flight of its SpaceShipTwo Unity.
The test flight will be crewed by two pilots and will carry research payloads as part of the NASA Flight Opportunities program.
The flight will incorporate all of the original test objectives from the previous test flight, including evaluating elements of the customer cabin, testing the live stream capability from the spaceship to the ground, and assessing the upgraded horizontal stabilizers and flight controls during the boost phase of the flight.
Michael Colglazier, CEO of Virgin Galactic said: We are pleased to be able to get back to the skies and continue our flight test program.

Virgin Galactic Reveals SpaceShipTwo Cabin Interior

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, today revealed the cabin interior of its first SpaceShipTwo vehicle, VSS Unity in a virtual event streamed live on YouTube .

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, today revealed the cabin interior of its first SpaceShipTwo vehicle, VSS Unity in a virtual event streamed live on YouTube .
Virgin Galactic, in collaboration with London design agency, Seymourpowell, has striven to remain faithful to that tradition by developing an elegant but progressive, experience-focused concept for the cabin of its spaceship.
Virgin pioneered mood lighting on its commercial aircraft, and that idea has been translated by Virgin Galactic, into the new era of commercial spaceflight.
Aspiring astronauts can bring their dream of spaceflight one step closer by joining the Virgin Galactic Spacefarer community today.

Virgin Galactic to Reveal World’s First Virtual Design of Its Spaceship Cabin

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Monday, July 27, 2020

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, will reveal the cabin interior design for SpaceShipTwo on July 28, 2020.

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, will reveal the cabin interior design for SpaceShipTwo on July 28, 2020.
The virtual event will be streamed live on YouTube at 1.00pm ET.
As previously mentioned, the Company will also be announcing plans to bring immersive experiences of Virgin Galactics spaceflight and cabin interior to aspiring astronauts around the world.
To set a reminder to watch the reveal of the cabin interior design live, please follow the link: YOUTUBE LIVE LINK
Virgin Galactic is a vertically-integrated aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers, as well as a manufacturer of advanced air and space vehicles.

Virgin Galactic Announces Date for World’s First Virtual Reveal of Spaceship Cabin Design

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace company, today announced that SpaceShipTwos cabin interior design reveal will take place on July 28, 2020.

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace company, today announced that SpaceShipTwos cabin interior design reveal will take place on July 28, 2020.
The unveiling of the spaceship cabin design marks the latest milestone towards Virgin Galactics operational readiness and will accentuate the Companys focus on using inspired and bold design to transform the entire customer journey.
George Whitesides, CEO of Virgin Galactic, said: One of the defining hallmarks of the Virgin brand has been experience-enhancing, pioneering design.
The Virgin Galactic spaceship cabin has taken these design prerequisites and overlaid them with touches and features specifically created to elevate the experience of space for a new generation of private astronauts.

Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo Completes Second Flight from Spaceport America

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company) today announced the successful completion of the second SpaceShipTwo test flight from Spaceport America.

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company) today announced the successful completion of the second SpaceShipTwo test flight from Spaceport America.
This flight follows the completion of the first test flight from the Companys commercial headquarters in New Mexico on May 1, 2020, and marks another important milestone as the team progresses toward the launch of Virgin Galactics commercial service.
Unity completed multiple test-points before touching back down smoothly for a runway landing at Spaceport America.
Pending the completion of an extensive data review of this flight, the team will start preparing for the next stage of our flight test program - powered spaceflights from Spaceport America.

Virgin Galactic Flight Test Program Update: SpaceShipTwo Preparing for Second Test Flight from New Mexico

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace company, is preparing for the second glide flight of SpaceShip Two, set to launch from Spaceport America in New Mexico.

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace company, is preparing for the second glide flight of SpaceShip Two, set to launch from Spaceport America in New Mexico.
Virgin Galactic will provide an update on the results of this glide flight with an additional press release and media broll package post-market close on the day of flight.
Virgin Galactics first test flight from New Mexico on 1 May 2020 was a great milestone for the team, as this marked the first free flight for VSS Unity from New Mexico.
You can download all press materials from the Virgin Galactic Press FTP including Broll from the May 1 test flight.

Virgin Galactic Signs Space Act Agreement with NASA for Private Orbital Spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS)

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Monday, June 22, 2020

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Under the agreement, Virgin Galactic will develop a new private orbital astronaut readiness program.

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Under the agreement, Virgin Galactic will develop a new private orbital astronaut readiness program.
Building on its commercial spaceflight training experience, Virgin Galactic believes it can provide an unparalleled, personalized customer experience for orbital space travel.
Virgin Galactic will also contribute end-to-end program management and integrated astronaut training packages for private passengers, tailored to meet the needs for a commercial orbital space flight experience.
Virgin Galactic is a vertically-integrated aerospace company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers, as well as a manufacturer of advanced air and space vehicles.

Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo Completes First Flight From Spaceport America

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Friday, May 1, 2020

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company) and The Spaceship Company (TSC) today announced the successful completion of its first SpaceShipTwo test flight from Spaceport America.

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company) and The Spaceship Company (TSC) today announced the successful completion of its first SpaceShipTwo test flight from Spaceport America.
The flight took off from the Spaceport America runway, with VSS Unity attached to the carrier aircraft, VMS Eve.
This flight milestone represents a major achievement which has been in the planning since SpaceShipTwo relocated to Virgin Galactics New Mexico commercial headquarters in February.
Spaceport America and Virgin Galactic have adhered to new guidelines set by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to include social distancing and wearing masks.