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Virgin Galactic Targets Q2 2027 for Commercial Flight Return

Its first next-generation spacecraft is due at Spaceport America in New Mexico on Oct. 28, marking a shift toward flight-test preparation.

A white spacecraft rests inside a sunlit desert hangar / TokenPost.ai
A white spacecraft rests inside a sunlit desert hangar / TokenPost.ai

Virgin Galactic is aiming to resume commercial spaceflight in the second quarter of 2027, while its next-generation spacecraft is due at Spaceport America on Oct. 28.

The planned arrival in New Mexico will mark a shift from manufacturing to preparation for flight testing.

The company outlined the updated timetable on Oct. 26.

John Kim

John Kim reports on the digital-asset business for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.

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