Overview
Description
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. operates as an aerospace and space travel company. Its primary function is to develop commercial spacecraft and aim to provide suborbital spaceflights for private individuals and researchers. The company's notable features include its focus on pioneering human spaceflight for non-professional astronauts and offering an unparalleled experience of space viewings above Earth's atmosphere. Virgin Galactic Holdings, a part of the Virgin Group, plays a crucial role in advancing the nascent space tourism industry, seeking to make space more accessible to the general public. Headquartered in Mojave, California, the company leverages innovative space technologies, such as its spaceship Unity, to push the boundaries of private space exploration. By focusing on safety and an unforgettable customer experience, Virgin Galactic distinguishes itself in the market. As the first publicly traded commercial spaceflight company, it represents a significant milestone in the evolution of space travel and aims to create a new market sector, contributing to the broader exploration of space and scientific research.
About
CEO
Mr. Michael A. Colglazier
Employees
744
Address
1700 Flight Way
Tustin, 92782, CA
United States
Tustin, 92782, CA
United States
Phone
949 774 7640
Website
Instrument type
Common stock
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Country
United States
MIC code
XNYS