Virgin Galactic Nears Launch of Commercial Space Tourism Flights

Virgin Galactic is aiming to launch its first space tourism flight in the coming weeks, after years of delays and setbacks. The company, founded by billionaire Richard Branson, plans to offer suborbital flights to paying customers, with tickets priced at $250,000 each. The launch will mark a major milestone for the commercial spaceflight industry, which has seen increased competition in recent years.