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Virgin Galactic postpones its first space tourism until 2022 to allow additional ‘technical checks’

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Unlike other commercial spaceflight companies, such as Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic initiates its flights without using a traditional rocket launch. Instead, the firm launches its passenger-laden SpaceShipTwo and other craft from a carrier plane, dubbed WhiteKnightTwo. WhiteKnightTwo is a custom-built, four-engine, dual-fuselage jet aircraft, designed to carry SpaceShipTwo up to an altitude of around 50,000 … Read more

Virgin Galactic announces new February 13 launch window for SpaceShipTwo Unity test flight

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Virgin Galactic has announced a new flight window for the next test flight of its SpaceShipTwo Unity. The window will open on February 13 with opportunities to fly throughout February, the company said, pending good weather conditions and technical readiness. The flight, which will take off from Spaceport America in New Mexico’s Jornada del Muerto … Read more

Virgin Media rolls out 5G in more than 100 locations across the UK

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Virgin Media rolls out 5G in more than 100 locations across the UK – nearly TWO YEARS after its rivals launched the first ultra-fast networks First 5G network went live in May 2019 and was powered by EE   Virgin Media has now launched its first 5G network for the fist time  It piggybacks on Vodafone’s infrastructure … Read more

Virgin Orbit to attempt to send LauncherOne into orbit on Sunday

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Virgin Orbit has targeted its third attempt at space flight for Sunday.  The launch window from California’s Mojave Air and Space Port is set for January 17 between 10am and 2pm local time, according to a tweet from Virgin One, with backup slots on January 24 and 31. This will be Virgin Orbit’s third trip … Read more

Virgin Orbit will attempt to send its LauncherOne into orbit on Sunday

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Virgin Orbit has targeted its third attempt at space flight for Sunday.  The launch window from California’s Mojave Air and Space Port is set for January 17 between 10am and 2pm local time, according to a tweet from Virgin One, with backup slots on January 24 and 31. This will be Virgin Orbit’s third trip … Read more

Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic worst for delaying refunds for cancelled holidays in 2020, says Which?

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Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic were the worst airlines for flouting the law by delaying refunds for cancelled holidays last year, a damning survey found. Customers with package holidays are legally entitled to their money back within 14 days of cancellation, while airlines should refund passengers within seven days. But major operators often failed to meet … Read more

Virgin Media launches new ‘intelligent wifi’ to improve wireless connections 

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Virgin media has launched new intelligent wifi and smart pods designed to boost connections for people working and studying from home during lockdown.  Customers can expect speeds up to three times faster around the home when the new equipment is combined with enhanced wifi features on its routers, the firm said. The pods are designed to be … Read more

Jeremy Darroch, Sky CEO since 2007, replaced by Virgin Media boss

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Sky chief executive Jeremy Darroch steps down after 13 years to be replaced by former Virgin Media boss Dana Strong Sky’s Jeremy Darroch will step down as chief executive after 13 years in position Will take role of executive chairman until end of 2021 to ensure smooth transition He will by Dana Strong who is … Read more

Millions of Virgin Media customers set to see prices rise by up to £54 a year

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Millions of Virgin Media customers will see prices rise by up to £54 a year from March: Are other broadband suppliers following suit? UK cable customers will see an increase between £2.50 and £4.50 a month  This would mean an increase of £54 a year for some households  We asked other suppliers whether they are … Read more