Categories: LifestyleNews

Virgin Galactic ‘evaluating’ timeline for next flight test, shares drop

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (SPCE.N) said on Monday it was evaluating the timing of its next flight test, sending shares down 9.4% in extended trade.

“Following Eve’s last post slide inspection, we tagged a potential wear and tear issue as requiring further evaluation and analysis to see if any additional action is necessary,” said Michael Moses, president of the company’s space missions & safety, on a post earnings conference call.

“We continue to make strides towards our strategic objectives and have solid momentum as we focus on completing our flight test program,” Chief Executive Officer Michael Colglazier said in a statetment.

Virgin Galactic, which delayed its quarterly results by about a week, said total future astronauts remained at about 600, as of March 31.

It also posted a first-quarter loss of $130 million, compared to a $377 million net loss last year.

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/virgin-galactic-evaluating-timeline-next-flight-test-shares-drop-2021-05-11/

World Economic Magazine

Recent Posts

Tiiny AI Introduces Pocket Lab, Redefining Personal and Private AI Computing

Tiiny AI’s Pocket Lab makes headlines at CES 2026 with a pocket size personal AI…

1 day ago

Cash buyers, ready homes dominate Dubai’s thriving resale market for ultra-luxury villas

Study by fäm Luxe highlights how Dubai has built ecosystem designed to attract and retain…

2 days ago

ACEMAGIC Unveils Powerful AI Ready Mini PCs at CES 2026

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, ACEMAGIC unveiled its latest AI-powered Mini PC lineup

2 days ago

5 Innovative Ways Technology is Transforming Online Gaming

Technology is rapidly reshaping the gaming industry, driving a fundamental shift in how games are…

3 days ago

Chief Executive Officer – Infrastructure Origination and Collaboration Platform | Africa

All applications will be treated with strict confidentialityAccess Multimedia Content LONDON, United Kingdom, January 23,…

3 days ago

Global Labor MarketConference (GLMC) 2026

Be part of the global dialogue shaping the future of work at the Global Labor…

3 days ago