Post by Andrew B. Eckhart

Entrepreneur Richard Branson and (5) other crew members traveled 53.5 miles above earth's surface, to the edge of space just below the Karman line and roughly 1/4 of the distance to the International Space station in LEO, marking a turning point in a multi decade effort to create a space-tourism industry. Virgin Galactic has said it plans to initiate commercial space flights that generate sales in 2022. The company founded by Mr. Branson has reported 600 reservations for future flights backed by $80 million in deposits