Watch Virgin Galactic go to space with Richard Branson (FULL FLIGHT)

Virgin Galactic has sent Richard Branson into space (for just a few minutes). Watch the full flight, from launch to landing, including the billionaire's first moments in microgravity.

[@paramdrall]

*SpaceX -* we'll Tour Space First ! *BlueOrigin -* We'll Tour Space first !! *Virgin Galactic ~* Hold my Beer !!!

[@UncleKennysPlace]

Oh, please; only SpaceX is a real rocket company. Their first manned flight was orbital. Their second manned flight was ... orbital. Etc.

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

Well the first Space Tourist was Dennis Tito way back in 2001. He just bought a seat with the Russians to the ISS.

[@thanhleusacuocsongmy8168]

LOL give us a break. Only Space X is a company that can actually carry people and goods into Earth's orbit and beyond. Are you actually trying to compare Virgin Galactic with Space X? LMAO

[@Mente_Universal]

CGI BS .

[@alphaseira1731]

U guys deserve an applause... keep it up !

[@jso19801980]

wait kyrie told me the earth is flat

[@frankmcconnellogue3351]

Chuck Yeager was doing this for fun in the 1960s .

[@dimitrijedjokic3387]

is there a complete uncut video from beginning to end?

[@davidliggins873]

Love SIRESHA BANDLA 😉

[@isarbodrex9856]

Amazing!! Semakin yakin klo bumi itu dataran

[@luisrodriquez6358]

I noticed the the two pilots are wearing flight helmets like the astronauts, but the four passengers are not. That high I would think that they would have to be breathing pure oxygen, with helmets on.

[@johntonui6051]

Real science at work 😃

[@BLD426]

Looks like a much more interesting flight than blue origin. Minus the 70k' or not.

[@nardcore661]

I wonder what he thought when he saw that the world was flat

[@irvinkiblerjr972]

I've been reading some people bashing on Richard be happy for the guy he had a dream and by God he accomplished it i say good for him 50 years ago they said civilian space travel would be commonplace soon --well guess what it wasn't and Richard was the first to do it so i say good for him we should all be happy !

[@antarctica1555]

Absolutely....

[@lifentime1602]

Amazing space vehicle

[@dee6469]

Can't you get that view from airplane

[@sosqht333]

Well the audio and visual was a bummer

[@davidduque738]

No footage of earth at the 180k altitude?

[@stupidvickfan3744]

Alright that's space

[@pabloescobar7874]

Aduthadh Santhosh George Kulangara

[@ChefDeco2001]

No audio

[@litsamacri756]

WHAT A Ride! - IMAGINE.....

[@TheMan-WithNoName]

Space??? Pah!!!! Not.

[@joepass1883]

Audio is PAINFUL.

[@earth_ling]

An amazing machine but, historic? This thing has flown before. Without Branson. Was it historic because he was on it this time? It (Virgin 1)also flew and killed one of the pilots when it broke up in mid flight. So you might say that it was historic in that it didn’t explode with Branson on it. People forget about the USAF flights with the X15 program in the 60’s. Launched from under the wing of a B-52, carrying on the work of the Bell project to break the sound barrier in the late 50’s with it too being launched from under the wing of a B-29. During 13 of the 199 total X-15 flights, eight pilots flew above 264,000 feet or 50 miles, at a staggering speed of mach 5, thereby qualifying as astronauts according to the United States definition of the space border. These pilots paved the way for the Space Shuttle program. A rocket powered glider that took off like a rocket and landed like a glider, setting the stage for the likes of Branson and his Virgin ideas. So his ideas are really about commercialization of this and not anything truly historic. He’s just trying to make a buck off of already proven technology. Several test pilots were killed in the X15 test flights and the program was ended in 1968. Proving that this type of flight into Low Earth orbit is inherently complex and much more dangerous than you are led to believe.

[@Jerry_Jorim]

No sign post "Welcome to Space"....

[@kimdongkyum]

great

[@youejtube7692]

Richard and his colleagues are not 'crew', they are passengers. So much hype for a 5-minute upper atmosphere fly-by. Interesting that the altimeter says over 4000 feet when they have already landed and stopped. So how high did they really go?

[@tman436]

Yes I noticed that too after they had landed, so are they already over 4000 feet above sea level and it's registering as that, hence the reading it's showing???? I'm sure all the cameras attached to this flight will all be released as is, no editing, no nothing just pure "virgin" release to the public.. wink wink wink

[@jameshepler62]

That’s because for you doubters who clearly know nothing about aviation; proof that they were using an ACCURATE Altimeter, calibrated to SEA LEVEL, since the Altitude of the Airfield is 4640 +/-, therefore they didn’t go to ZERO on the ground. This is why when you go to many REAL Airports/ Aerodromes it actually says on a Sign visible to the Flightline, the Airport Name & the Airport’s Altitude above Mean Sea Level (MSL) because that’s really important when flying ie. Taking off/ Landing. The Airport Altitude is also noted on Official References for that reason. If you notice, the Altimeter feed even notices the ups & downs on the Runway itself, it’s that accurate. The announcer even says the Altitude of the Airfield around landing. Pay attention. This in NO way minimizes the accomplishment or the ability to Air Launch. Which even the Air Force & NASA have used. When perfected, it’s a more efficient way to boost some things to Space. It doesn’t matter where you start it’s how HIGH you GO that matters with Spaceflight. Stow your stupid “conspiracy theory” doubts.

[@tman436]

Oh no not a doubter of any kind, actually asked a question about a comment made by another, no doubt in asking a question while looking for an answer and if you noticed I did ask is it because they are already 4000 about sea level, appreciate the feedback.

[@youejtube7692]

@@jameshepler62 Thanks for the clarification. :)

[@vitkomusic6624]

do. it better champion of none

[@TeresA-xc4og]

The amazing breakthrough today is Branson's rocket 'horizontal' take-off and landings that are healthier for Earth than Elon's verticals that make the planet shake noticeably more than usual and waste all that fuel and energy that produce the massive explosions and firing blasts.

[@s1nus343]

But you can't Land horizontally on the Moon or Mars.

[@raahimhadi4905]

@@s1nus343 waiting for an airport on mars, probs wont rly be a thing tho bcz there is barely any atmosphere to allow for a steady horizontal glide...

[@blackbars4625]

Read about plan of soviet union "Мрия + Буран", this system planed long time ago, but it's very interesting, how plans and dreams stay real!

[@UncleKennysPlace]

Interestingly, a large plane with a heavy payload and four jet engines, running for a couple of hours or more on its mission, isn't "green" in any sense.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

@@s1nus343 In theory, you could do it on Mars. Landing speeds would be ... harrowing.

[@kermitface4602]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOW

[@stupidvickfan3744]

I could see the curve of the earth before the rocket was let go

[@JimKrause1975]

So you have to go 3 times the speed of sound to leave the atmosphere? That is crazy!

[@TheMan-WithNoName]

She sounds EXACTLY like Megan olivi that ufc presenter

[@MK-Ultra75]

Not actually space? I think it was. Just over the Karman line as set by NOAA. That's all that was needed to display proof that VG's concept works, (and works well enough to take Branson himself, and well enough to already gain FAA approval.) I'm excited about it, because VG's vision is for commercial space travel for you and me one day. And a day after that, it will be past the Karman line, to Saturn's moon Titan. (Or whatever). Until then, the reality is the cost to make it happen. Luckuly there's a steady lineup of people wealthier than me and you already booked. I say awesome. More cash to pump into advancements. A lot more cash. Go Branson GO!

[@aaronweiser5421]

SPACE starts at 330 thousand feet, not 282 thousand.....pft.......

[@Thrilla4romManila]

They needed 48,000 feet more of altitude to breach the Kármán line. They definitely did not go over the Kármán line at 282,773 feet.

[@realtick]

No front wheel on the landing gear?

[@eclipsisolis]

It’s a brake pad to help it slow down

[@realtick]

@@eclipsisolis Any idea what it’s made of?

[@eclipsisolis]

@@realtick no sorry

[@tothlac]

This is great, but it did not go to space. Spaceships are completely different things. What was the point of this?

[@disnanilmini3685]

One of my biggest dream which not happening in my life 😭😭

[@russellgriffin4833]

A million dollar ticket for a carnival ride..

[@meilad4178]

Yet you're here watching the video. Loser

[@leopoldoleal855]

I'd say it was more likely in the billions, but nonetheless, what a ride!

[@michaeldaunicorn5314]

It’s all about the experience. Some people are indifferent to the feeling of weightlessness and the view of space. To others, it is a priceless experience they are committed to completing before they die. If you work hard, maybe you could do it, or whatever other bucket list experiences you want to! 😋😋😛😛😝😜

[@pushinglimits3285]

Tiny bit more fascinating than a carnival ride... 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@sosqht333]

The front passenger lady looks pissed the F Offgrid. She is holding her hand not to give celebrity

[@mohini656]

Space travelling successful. Waw wonderful day to history's Richard sir waw he see spece is wonderful. Happy all know when he came touch earth maxico..thanks nasa. Proud of you. Thanks. Today.

[@Tompbtit]

They didn’t really float in space they went up and then down. Looked like a high altitude aeroplane flight 🤣

[@morodjz8438]

that's right smartass

[@davidliggins873]

UNIQUA LIGGINS 💘 space.

[@BLD426]

Id rather fly on this than blue origin. More of a flight than getting shot out of a cannon. 70k' less altitude or not.

[@nuruddin7130]

Ami Bangladesh the Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@karmadorji112]

We can also see space from here, nth big deal

[@astonmartin4360]

Not high enough to be in space.

[@Dantjell]

*Billionaires, but crap Lame Video Connection like 2003, those are too many glitches, WTH😂* *And Why don't they show us their Faces at Mach2????*

[@Pboy7272]

I was wondering the EXACT same thing.

[@eclipsisolis]

try to stream video from space, see how well that works

[@kadiwilloughby5139]

Not a real flight. Simulated image

[@kadiwilloughby5139]

Simulated flight

[@kadiwilloughby5139]

Not a real image

[@swagat7316]

😮

[@mrdog4262]

You wouldn’t get me a flying on that jalopy!!

[@johnn2143]

So many negative comments on such a life threatening event. Space? Probably. Would you risk your life for 5 minutes of that?

[@vitkomusic6624]

VITKO MUSIC congratulations sir Richard Branson.. don't listen to nayseyers that its 85km. or. somethings. people aren't appreciating thingss nowerdays. people watch jim. carey all their lives an when asked if they're love him theu just say : i don't love him i don't hate him.

[@user-gb5xs7om4k]

If you look closely you see that the Earth is flat.

[@0xfeedfeed]

8:43 on this moment altitude is just 13 km, like at plane 4:25 here you can see real picture on altitude >65 km

[@gladitsnotme]

If you look closely, you can see Daryl's carer at the autistic home coming to walk him back to his room from the library computers.

[@LifeonWheelss]

The spaceships burn during entry, but how come nothing happened here?

[@BobGnarley.]

The shuttles went to orbit, this flight went nowhere near orbital velocity. Thats why the flight was so short

[@LifeonWheelss]

@@BobGnarley. so You can stay within the orbit and also be in Space ?

[@BobGnarley.]

@@LifeonWheelss You can go to space without reaching orbit. To be in orbit of Earth you need to be going around 28,000 km/h or 17,000mph relative to the ground below you. If you just travel upwards without building up this speed you will come straight back down after reaching space.

[@Jerry_Jorim]

No sign post "Welcome to Space"....

[@zoomzoom885]

Really proud of sir Richard Branson,proud to be british. If Richard can land on earth why do the spacemen land in ocean?

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Ode to Burt Rutan! I’ve read a lot of critical comments here. Can’t we geeks just have a hearty well done? It’s a great accomplishment and let’s not forget the death of the test pilot.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

Yeah, I'll a BR fan, to be sure. But Branson over-hyped this recreation of what happened nearly sixty years ago.

[@louiepuff2521]

how sketcht is this video cutting off like its bad reception. this is total BS

[@bobthegamer1880]

For all my flat earth folks, start saving up 😂😂

[@enzoocampoiii2881]

They will say the windows are round so the flat earth seems roud or the windows is a screen lmao

[@Anthony-he3yn]

Thanks Sir Richard Branson for those great pics that prove the earth is a flat motionless plane! Where's the curvature?? Only in the brainwashed sheep, I mean people!

[@enzoocampoiii2881]

@@Anthony-he3yn lmao there in low earth orbit you cant see the whole earth and you can see the curvature of the earth bruh

[@bobthegamer1880]

@@enzoocampoiii2881 Of course 😂

[@akezzz]

Imagine a day where there’s real proof of space traveling

[@UncleKennysPlace]

Contact SpaceX.

[@oscopin74]

Flat earther aren't ya? 🤦‍♂️

[@TheJer1963]

It would have been cheaper for him to have just paid for a rife in the backseat of a Mig-31, He would have saw the same thing.

[@NoName-bg2om]

What a totally useless addition to global carbon emissions. This stunt helped melt a big piece of ice in the arctic. Thanks Branson Bro! your joy ride will cost our children their life, as our children will have to solve the carbon problem that you will leave them with.

[@asanakavlog3282]

Wow.. I just saw Antarctica right there.. This proves that the world is flat.. 🤣🤣🤣

[@suryavamsi2211]

🤦

[@blerimshakiri2614]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@paulskie7480]

i told you the earth is flat! :-)

[@Mente_Universal]

Enjoy the cgi

[@22KEVLAR22]

86km not space!

[@timberglund1504]

Just another ego driven billionaire….nothing historic about this.

[@lifentime1602]

Earth is flat!!..

[@tzetzo]

😂😂😂😂😂🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥

[@Mente_Universal]

🤪

[@schlermieBeckermann]

Hmm, the overwhelming stench of bullcrap , par for the course when subjected to space fiction. Nauseatingly nonsensical as always !

[@schlermieBeckermann]

@our very weird worldMy Friend, In a world full of constant subterfuge, i am still positive, but i have a nose for truth, and dont suffer lies , wherever they may be found, and the fake space scene and all its participants are one such example of fiction labelled as fact, you may be happy with being in belief of such stuff, but fortunately , i am not.

[@tyg4803]

fake

[@Anthony-he3yn]

That girl is annoying! Send her off too! and don't come back!

[@markjohnston6127]

You call that space lmao don't make me laugh that ain't no where near space. Space to me is deep space not just a little bit in so called space. What a waste of time and money when I want to go into space I want to go out into deep space and not just a few feet above earth's atmosphere

[@bridamy]

I love how so many didn't understand that this was a 500k flight with maybe 5 to 7 minutes of "space" flight. They are really bending the definition of space as far as you can lol. Totally not worth the money. If I was a billionaire I would do it though.

[@realtick]

It’s proof of concept for future commercialization of space flight nitwit.

[@bridamy]

@@realtick it's not proof of anything. It's not space if you don't have to re enter the atmosphere.

[@realtick]

@@bridamy “NASA, the Air Force, the Federal Aviation Administration and some astrophysicists consider the boundary between the atmosphere and space to begin 50 miles (80 kilometers) up.”

[@raahimhadi4905]

@@realtick what about the karman space line? america isn't the only one who gets to decide the height of space

[@hades840]

These is just a baby step towards it after getting commerical it won't be big deal