Virgin Galactic Rockets 18% Higher as Ticket Sales Return, Spacecraft Ground Testing Looms
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Virgin Galactic's shares surged 18% after the company resumed selling tickets for its commercial spaceflights at $750,000 per seat. The company is making progress on its Delta-class spacecraft, with ground testing scheduled for April and commercial service planned for Q4 2026.
Virgin Galactic's shares are up 18% after the company restarted ticket sales for its spaceflights. Tickets are now priced at $750,000 per seat, a significant increase from earlier prices. The company had paused ticket sales for two years to focus on building its next-generation vehicles. Virgin Galactic's first new vessel is nearing completion, with ground testing set for April. Flight testing is targeted for Q3 2026, and commercial service is planned for Q4 2026. The company has appointed a new chief growth officer to build revenue partnerships and expand its commercial reach. Virgin Galactic is targeting profitability by 2027. The company's financials remain thin, with a significant burn rate. Analysts hold a consensus 'Hold' rating on the stock, with some raising concerns about the company's ability to achieve commercial scale. Despite these concerns, the company's progress on its spacecraft and ticket sales has boosted investor confidence. Virgin Galactic is executing on its milestones, and investors are pricing in the possibility of success.
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