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Virgin Orbit bankruptcy casts shadow over Japan's space dreams

Companies 2 years ago

Virgin Orbit bankruptcy casts shadow over Japan's space dreams

Founded by British billionaire Branson, Virgin Orbit had marketed itself as a military and intelligence satellite launch platform for the US and its allies, including Japan.

Singapore executes Malaysian on drugs charges after rejecting mental disability appeal

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Singapore executes Malaysian on drugs charges after rejecting mental disability appeal

Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, 34, had been on death row for more than a decade for trafficking 44 grams (1.5 oz) of heroin into Singapore, which has some of the world's toughest narcotics laws. His lawyers had filed multiple appeals against his execution saying he was intellectually disabled.

Richard Branson urges Singapore not to execute disabled man

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Richard Branson urges Singapore not to execute disabled man

Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam, convicted of trafficking a small amount of heroin into Singapore, is due to be hanged on Wednesday after more than a decade on death row.

Branson urges Singapore not to execute disabled man

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Branson urges Singapore not to execute disabled man

Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam, convicted of trafficking a small amount of heroin into Singapore, is due to be hanged on Wednesday after more than a decade on death row.

Virgin Galactic space mission flew outside designated trajectory

Science & Tech 4 years ago

Virgin Galactic space mission flew outside designated trajectory

Richard Branson's July 11 voyage to space experienced cockpit warnings about its rocket-powered ascent that could have jeopardized the mission

'Experience of a lifetime': Billionaire Branson achieves space dream

Lifestyle 4 years ago

'Experience of a lifetime': Billionaire Branson achieves space dream

British billionaire Richard Branson flew into space Sunday aboard a Virgin Galactic vessel, a voyage he described as the "experience of a lifetime" -- and one he hopes will usher in an era of lucrative space tourism.

Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin face off in space tourism market

Science & Tech 4 years ago

Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin face off in space tourism market

Virgin Galactic -- founded by flamboyant British billionaire Richard Branson -- is planning for a July 11 space flight. Blue Origin -- started by Jeff Bezos of Amazon fame -- is set to blast off on July 20.

Space, the final frontier for billionaire Richard Branson

People 4 years ago

Space, the final frontier for billionaire Richard Branson

Before this weekend's mission on Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Unity, the avowed Star Trek fan attributed his drive and taste for adventure to his mother Eve, who died from Covid in January.

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit reaches space for first time

Science & Tech 5 years ago

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit reaches space for first time

It was the company's second attempt at the feat after a failed test in May.

Virgin Galactic spacecraft forced to abort test flight

Science & Tech 5 years ago

Virgin Galactic spacecraft forced to abort test flight

Richard Branson's space tourism company, which is preparing for commercial flights next year, was testing its customer cabin, horizontal stabilizers and flight controls.

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