Virgin boss Richard Branson unveiled plans for LauncherOne, Virgin Galactic's new small, low-cost satellite launcher Wednesday.
Virgin Galactic announcement —
Virgin boss Richard Branson unveiled plans for LauncherOne, Virgin Galactic's new small, low-cost satellite launcher Wednesday.
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Richard Branson hangs out of the window of SpaceShipTwo, currently on display for the first time in Europe at the Farnborough Airshow, with a model of LauncherOne. According to Branson, the maiden voyage for LauncherOne is expected to be 2015.
Branson unveils LauncherOne —
Richard Branson hangs out of the window of SpaceShipTwo, currently on display for the first time in Europe at the Farnborough Airshow, with a model of LauncherOne. According to Branson, the maiden voyage for LauncherOne is expected to be 2015.
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Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo is featured in a static display at Farnborough this week. The aircraft is making its European debut with a few modifications.
Soon to set off into space —
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo is featured in a static display at Farnborough this week. The aircraft is making its European debut with a few modifications.
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Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson announced on Wednesday that the first space tourists will take off in 2013.
SpaceShip Two will take off in 2013 —
Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson announced on Wednesday that the first space tourists will take off in 2013.
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According to Virgin Galactic's chief executive and president, George Whitesides, 529 aspiring astronauts -- among them celebrities such as Ashton Kutcher -- have now paid a deposit on the $200,000 ticket.
Deposits down, travelers get ready —
According to Virgin Galactic's chief executive and president, George Whitesides, 529 aspiring astronauts -- among them celebrities such as Ashton Kutcher -- have now paid a deposit on the $200,000 ticket.
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Virgin Galactic test pilot David Mackay was also present at the announcement at Farnborough on Wednesday.
Test pilot David Mackay —
Virgin Galactic test pilot David Mackay was also present at the announcement at Farnborough on Wednesday.
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Virgin boss Richard Branson addresses crowds and press at the Farnborough Airshow on Wednesday.
Branson Farnborough press —
Virgin boss Richard Branson addresses crowds and press at the Farnborough Airshow on Wednesday.
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