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        Virgin Galactic has recently announced that it will be implementing workforce reduction measures and making cuts in expenses to focus on its Delta class of vehicles. The changes are aimed at helping the company manage financial uncertainties from high interest rates and geopolitical events.
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        The company, which had a reported total of 1,166 employees at the end of 2022, has not given specific details about which segments of its workforce will be affected by these layoffs.&nbsp;
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        Virgin Galactic aims to prioritize the development of the Delta vehicles, which are expected to be more economically efficient and provide more frequent, lower-cost flights than the current SpaceShipTwo suborbital vehicle, VSS Unity. The new Delta vehicles are anticipated to be in service by 2026.&nbsp;
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    <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-08/virgin-galactic-cuts-jobs-costs-on-funding-constraints">
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    <a href="https://spacenews.com/virgin-galactic-lays-off-staff-as-it-focuses-on-next-generation-suborbital-vehicle/">
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   <p>Virgin Galactic is implementing workforce reduction measures and expense cuts to focus on its Delta class of vehicles. The changes are in response to financial uncertainties caused by high interest rates and geopolitical events.</p>
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   <p>The company, which had 1,166 employees at the end of 2022, has not provided specific information about which segments of its workforce will be affected by the layoffs.</p>
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</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> Virgin Galactic aims to prioritize the development of the Delta vehicles, which are expected to be more economically efficient and provide more frequent, lower-cost flights than the current SpaceShipTwo suborbital vehicle, VSS Unity. The new Delta vehicles are anticipated to be in service by 2026.&nbsp;</p>

Virgin Galactic announces layoffs to fund Delta spaceplane development

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  <li><p>Virgin Galactic will conclude its suborbital space flights this year with a mission in early November. The company's next flight, Galactic 05, is scheduled for November 2 and will be a research flight carrying a scientist, a researcher, and a private astronaut.</p></li>
  <li><p>The research flight will evaluate a biomechanical harness and test an astronomical camera. It will also test a biomonitoring device, collect biomedical data, and conduct a fluid dynamics experiment.&nbsp;</p></li>
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Virgin Galactic to perform suborbital research flight in November

Virgin Galactic completed its third commercial suborbital spaceflight, Galactic 03, with three undisclosed private astronauts. The VSS Unity spaceplane reached a height of 88.6 km before landing on a runway. This successful flight highlights the potential of space travel and Virgin Galactic's dedication to expanding its operations and making space travel more accessible. The company plans to continue monthly missions, with the next flight, Galactic 04, scheduled for early October.

Virgin Galactic completes third commercial SpaceShipTwo flight

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  <li><p>Virgin Galactic flew its second commercial spaceflight, Galactic 02, on Thursday, August 10, 2023, with private-paying tourists.</p></li>
  <li><p>The flight was launched from Spaceport America in New Mexico and carried four passengers, including Virgin Galactic's chief astronaut instructor and three customers. The flight reached an altitude of 80 km—considered the boundary of space by the US—before returning to Spaceport America.</p></li>
  <li><p>Virgin Galactic aims to have monthly flights with spacecraft VSS Unity with plans to introduce a fleet of spacecraft called "Delta-class" in 2026 for weekly flights.</p></li>
  <li><p>The company has a backlog of about 800 passengers, selling tickets at prices starting from USD 450,000 per seat.</p></li>
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