No tears, only launches now: Virgin Galactic heads back to space as Virgin Orbit goes under

No tears, only launches now: Virgin Galactic heads back to space as Virgin Orbit goes under

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https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/24/no-tears-only-launches-now-virgin-galactic-heads-back-to-space-as-virgin-orbit-goes-under/

In space, no one can hear you cry. That’s probably why Virgin Galactic is headed up there so soon after the untimely demise of its sister company, Virgin Orbit — currently being salvaged for parts. After a nearly two year hiatus, the space tourism company is ready to fly again and plans to do so tomorrow morning.

Virgin Galactic’s first flight was back in 2021, carrying crew from the company and founder Richard Branson. While it was by most accounts a success, the FAA took issue with a deviation from the flight plan and grounded the company for a short while.