Spaceship manufacturing facility now complete! ✅ Virgin Galactic has launched a new spaceship factory in Mesa, Arizona (Greater Phoenix area). Final assembly of our Delta spaceships will start in Q1 2025 as planned. An initial team is prepping the facility to receive tooling in Q4 2024. Details → https://lnkd.in/g-QvXqbk
Virgin Galactic
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Tustin, CA 263,629 followers
The Spaceline for Earth.
About us
Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with our advanced air and space vehicles. We are developing a spaceflight system designed to connect the world to the wonder and awe created by space travel and to offer customers a transformative experience.
- Website
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http://www.virgingalactic.com
External link for Virgin Galactic
- Industry
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Tustin, CA
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Human Spaceflight, Satellite Launch, Space Research, SpaceShipTwo, WhiteKnightTwo, LauncherOne, Aerospace, Virgin Galactic, and Space Travel
Locations
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Primary
1700 Flight Way
Tustin, CA 92782, US
Employees at Virgin Galactic
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Derek Handley
Future astronaut at Virgin Galactic ╱ Climate-Tech VC at Aera VC ╱ Founder, Aera 🚀﹒ 🌏 ﹒🏡
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Markus Saarinen
Audacious Activator - Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain / Manufacturing / Operations
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Stephanie Sours
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Steven Dsouza
Specialist Engineer @ Virgin Galactic | Avionics and Data Systems
Updates
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Virgin Galactic is honored to be recognized by the Orange County Business Journal’s Embracing Diversity Equity and Inclusion special report. This recognition acknowledges companies in the region who foster inclusive cultures to create stronger more resilient communities and orgs. As we set the tone for the new space age, this recognition underscores our commitment to build a more inclusive industry to ensure space exploration is accessible to all. Learn more → https://bit.ly/4cTwhlH #TeamGalactic
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🌌 3 years ago today, the #Unity22 crew — pilots David Mackay and Michael Masucci, along with Sirisha Bandla, Colin Bennett, Beth Moses, and Richard Branson — soared into space. Relive Virgin Galactic's first fully crewed spaceflight here: https://lnkd.in/ey94VPm
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On America’s 248th birthday, we wish you and your loved ones a joyous #FourthOfJuly! As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s reflect on its significance and honor our history and freedoms, where all are created equal and have the opportunity for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Here’s to a future where we continue to push boundaries and explore new frontiers. 📸: Spaceport America
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Wow, how time flies! Last year on this day, we completed the first commercial spaceflight with #Galactic01. This flight represents the culmination of nearly two decades of work building a spaceline from the ground up — an incredible milestone for our team and the entire industry. Join us in celebrating this pioneering milestone and its lasting impact. Blog → https://lnkd.in/g7M9Xauf
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No caption needed. Volume up! Astronaut 030 Giorgio Manenti shares his #Galactic07 spaceflight journey, floating weightless among the stars.
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Space for all! This month, we celebrated #PrideMonth and #Juneteenth by challenging our teammates through multiple channels to learn, grow, and move towards allyship and activation. Our newest Teammate Resource Group (TRG) LGBTQ+ community lead Ryan Saunders encourages us all to seek knowledge that expands our awareness and deepens our understanding to be stronger allies. Our InterGalactic TRG brings together the voices and experiences of all our teammates and is committed to creating a more inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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Virgin Galactic is proud to announce a new research flight contract with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) to fly three astronauts as part of a future crew! This mission, anticipated to take place within the first year of commercial service aboard the new Delta spaceships, marks our second research collaboration with IIAS. Overview and crew details → bit.ly/IIASxVG2
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Always look up. #Galactic07
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The #Galactic07 press conference will begin at 12:30pm. 🎥Watch live here!
Virgin Galactic: Galactic 07 Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/