Richard Branson space flight latest – Brit billionaire going to space on Sunday with Virgin Galactic launch

SIR Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic will fly to space on Sunday as he sets sights on firing paying customers into the galaxy this year.

After years of fine-tuning, Branson successfully reached space for the first time on December 13, 2018.

But on July 11, the first flight with a full crew of six onboard will take place – effectively launching Virgin Galactic.

“I’ve been looking forward to this for 17 years,” Branson said in an interview on Tuesday from Spaceport America near the remote town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.

“Every bit about it is a pinch-me moment,” he added.

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