All news by author: Christopher Bucktin in Spaceport America

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Virgin Galactic tourist crew's jubilant press conference wraps up historic day
Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic first flight with tourists went off without a hitch today as it launched from Spaceport America, around 45 miles north of Las Cruces in New Mexico, US
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Wife of astronaut speaks of pride as Virgin Galactic tourist flight takes off
Pauline Goodwin, the wife of intrepid astronaut Jon Goodwin, said she was 'very proud' moments before the launch of Virgin Galactic's first rocket ship ride in New Mexico