The success of this test flight holds great significance for Virgin Galactic. The company has incurred losses for several years due to the repeated postponement of its space tourism plans, with a loss of over $500 million in 2022 alone. With the expectation to fly paying customers in late June, Virgin Galactic is counting on the revenue generated from $450,000 ticket sales to recoup its substantial investments. At this stage, the focus shifts from overcoming technological hurdles to finalizing operational details.
