Colin Bennett says his teachers inspired him to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering.

Virgin Galactic astronaut inspires students at former school

Those onboard include a former British Olympian who bought his ticket 18 years ago and a mother-daughter duo from the Caribbean.

Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson's space tourism flight completes trip

Olympian Jon Goodwin has waited 18 years to take flight in the Virgin Galactic rocket. 

The crew experienced extraordinary views of the bright, blue-rimmed curvature of the earth against the blackness of space.

Virgin Galactic reached the edge of space for the first time in an historic test flight on Thursday.

Investigation into crashed Virgin Galactic test flight finds human error is direct cause, but points to a number of failings in preparation.

The investigation into the cause of the Virgin Galactic spaceship crash in October last year is due to give its verdict today.