Virgin Galactic has announced the production of six Delta SpaceShips for space travel, with each seat costing $600,000.
With the first flight scheduled for 2026, Virgin Galactic has announced the construction of six Delta SpaceShips for space travel at Spaceport America in New Mexico. The company stated in a press release that 700 people are on the waiting list.
Virgin Galactic announced that the first flights will take place in mid-2026 to transport scientific payloads for space research. Crewed trips are then expected to occur at the end of the same year.
Tickets will cost approximately $600,000 per seat. The company expects to meet all demand within a year.
The experience begins a year before the flight. Passengers will undergo evaluation exams and medical tests to ensure they are fit to fly.
Five days before the flight, Virgin Galactic will offer luxury accommodations at the New Mexico spaceport, along with a meeting with astronaut instructors.
A general rehearsal will be conducted the day before the big event to ensure everyone’s safety. The Delta SpaceShip will take off and return to Spaceport America.
“We are excited to announce that our first space flight with the new Delta ships is scheduled for the summer of 2026,” said Michael Colglazier, CEO of Virgin Galactic.
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