Virgin Galactic Gets FAA’s OK to Launch Customers to Space

The release of VSS Unity from VMS Eve and ignition of rocket motor over Spaceport America, N.M., on May 22, 2021. Virgin Galactic via AP

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Virgin Galactic finally has the federal government’s approval to start launching customers into space from New Mexico.

Richard Branson’s rocketship company announced the Federal Aviation Administration’s updated license on Friday.