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Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship Apeiron, targets commercial spaceflight return in 2027
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- Virgin Galactic unveiled its next-generation spaceship, Apeiron, marking progress toward resuming commercial spaceflights in 2027 after a multiyear operational pause.
- Apeiron arrived at Spaceport America in New Mexico for final preparations and flight testing, with commercial flights expected to begin early in the second quarter of 2027, contingent on successful testing.
- The spacecraft is designed for high-frequency operations, capable of flying twice per week and completing over 500 missions during its lifespan.
- Apeiron's name, meaning "boundless" in ancient Greek, was selected through a global public vote involving thousands of participants from over 80 countries.
- Virgin Galactic is also assembling a second next-generation spaceship, aiming to start its commercial service later in 2027, while continuing avionics integration and flight test preparations.
