Virgin Galactic NYSE: SPCE loty w kosmos w przyszłości planowane są nawet turystyczne

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Virgin Galactic (SPCE) shares fell more than 3% after-hours following the company’s reported Q2 results. EPS of ($0.46) came in better than the consensus estimate of ($0.51), while revenue of $1.87 million missed the consensus of $2.52M.

“During the quarter, we successfully completed two spaceflights in two months, including the launch of commercial service in late June with a scientific research mission. Scheduled for next week, the ‘Galactic 02’ mission will deliver a transformational experience for our first private astronauts, and we expect to continue broadening access to space with monthly flights thereafter,” said CEO Michael Colglazier.

The company provided its outlook, expecting revenue of $1M and free cash flow of $(120)-$(130)M for each of the Q3 and Q4 quarters.

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Virgin Galactic Holdings (NYSE:SPCE) announced Thursday afternoon that it has completed its first private astronaut flight, "Galactic 02."

The company said in its press release that its mission "achieved multiple historic milestones."

The flight took off at 8:30 am MDT, with an altitude of 44,300 feet at release. The flight landed at 9:30 am MDT.

The announcement has done little to encourage investors, with SPCE shares currently down more than 2% at $3.29 per share. The stock has declined by over 52% in the last 12 months.

"Today, Virgin Galactic took another historic leap forward by flying our first private astronaut mission and demonstrating how our spaceflights will broaden access to space," said Michael Colglazier, CEO of Virgin Galactic. "This is just the beginning, as we plan to continue flying monthly spaceflights while also developing our Delta Class production spaceships to scale our business."

The company stated it will now continue with post-flight inspections and prepare for its next commercial space mission, "Galactic 03," which is expected to take place in September.

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(Reuters) - Virgin Voyages, the cruise brand from Richard Branson's Virgin Group, said on Friday it has raised $550 million in fresh capital to expand into new international markets.

The funding was led by Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) with participation from existing investors, including British conglomerate Virgin Group and venture capital firm Bain Capital.

Launched at the end of 2021, Virgin Voyages operates three ships servicing the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. It plans to operate in Australia and New Zealand by the end of the year.

The company also said founding Chief Executive Tom McAlpin will now be the chairman of its board. He will be succeeded by President and Chief Experience Officer Nirmal Saverimuttu.

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Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock rose 0.6% after the space travel company announced plans for Galactic 04 mission, its fifth space flight in five months.