The current owner of Virgin Galactic is Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group.
Branson founded Virgin Galactic in 2004 with the vision of making space travel accessible to the public. He has been the driving force behind the company's development, leading it through various milestones, including the successful completion of its first commercial spaceflight in 2021.
While Branson is the primary owner, Virgin Galactic is a publicly traded company, meaning shares are available for purchase on the stock market. However, Branson still holds a significant stake in the company and remains heavily involved in its operations and strategic direction.
Virgin Galactic's mission is to open space to a wider audience, offering suborbital spaceflights that allow passengers to experience the thrill of weightlessness and witness the Earth from a unique perspective.
