3 January 2019
In a breakthrough which looks set to propel the future of transit into exciting realms, Sir Richard Branson has revealed that his biggest, boldest project to date, Virgin Galactic, has achieved space-age travel that looks set to scale new heights.
At a swanky reception in the space-themed lobby of the Museum of Natural History, Branson was clearly thrilled at his empire’s latest interstellar adventures. He beamed fromear-to-ear as high-tech video clips captured Virgin Galactic’s multi-billion-dollar spacecraft taking off, gaining altitude, and then dropping its middle hull section to magicallytransform into a spaceship before our eyes. To pumping high-octane rock anthems, Branson looked visibly moved as he watched his ship journey out of Earth’s atmosphere. Later,he suggested that the estimated launch date of his much-publicized inaugural passenger service, could run as early as spring 2019. Branson’s project has been hit by a series ofdelays - yet he remains typically upbeat about Virgin Galactic’s vision of transportation. What next? I guess we’ll have to watch this space.
