Virgin Galactic, a part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, is set to launch its first commercial spaceflight on Thursday, drawing comparisons to the recent tragedy involving the Titan submersible. The company announced that it will send three Italians and a Virgin Galactic flight instructor on the Galactic 01 mission, with tickets for future space tours priced at $450,000. However, some Instagram users expressed concerns after a popular social media account posted the announcement, referring to the OceanGate submersible incident. Despite the skepticism, Branson, who has been involved in the space industry for over two decades, is pushing forward with the mission. He has faced setbacks in the past, such as delays and accidents, but finally received government approval in 2021. The mission will include microgravity research and experiments conducted by the crew. Virgin Galactic CEO Michael Colglazier believes this will usher in a new era of space research and private astronaut missions. The company plans on offering flights to the edge of space for ticketholders starting in August, potentially competing with other commercial spaceflight companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. The launch news coincides with the discovery of debris from the Titan submersible near the Titanic wreckage, where five individuals lost their lives.
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