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2022
Virgin Galactic announces Chamath Palihapitiya’s planned departure
Virgin Galactic said on February 18 that Chamath Palihapitiya would leave his positions as chairman and board member to focus on other commitments.
2022
Virgin Galactic debuts new logo and website
Virgin Galactic debuted a new logo and website alongside the launch of ticket sales, both featuring an indigo color palette.
2022
Virgin Galactic announces spaceflight ticket sales
Virgin Galactic announced that it would start selling spaceflight tickets the following day, with fares starting at $450,000.
2021
FAA bars Virgin Galactic launches pending investigation
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Virgin Galactic may not return its SpaceShipTwo vehicle to flight until the FAA approves the final mishap investigation report or determines the related issues do not affect public safety.
2021
Virgin Galactic completes first fully crewed spaceflight
Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity completed its first fully crewed spaceflight, carrying two pilots and four mission specialists, including founder Richard Branson.
2021
Virgin Galactic unveils VSS Imagine
Virgin Galactic revealed VSS Imagine, its first SpaceShip III-class spacecraft, designed to carry passengers and payloads on brief trips into space.
2020
Virgin Galactic reveals concept design for Mach 3 passenger aircraft
Virgin Galactic revealed the initial design of a commercial passenger airplane it is creating, designed to fly at speeds exceeding Mach 3.
2020
Virgin Galactic announces collaboration with NASA on supersonic travel
Virgin Galactic announced a collaboration with NASA to advance supersonic travel.
2020
Virgin Galactic appoints its first COO
Virgin Galactic appointed Enrico Palermo, then president of The Spaceship Company, as its first chief operating officer. The appointment was effective immediately, and Palermo retained his role as The Spaceship Company's president.
2019
Virgin Galactic debuts suits for space trips
Virgin Galactic debuted suits for trips to the edge of space; the gear is for customers purchasing a $250,000 ticket.
2019
Virgin Galactic unveils passenger spacewear
Virgin Galactic unveiled a new line of spacewear, including a base spacesuit, footwear, a training suit and an astronaut jacket, developed with Under Armour for future SpaceShipTwo passengers.