On the return flight, Sir Richard hailed the 'experience of a lifetime' and the 'hard, hard work' that went into the flight. Sir Richard Branson. Michael Colglazier, chief executive of Virgin Galactic, added: 'This is a landmark moment for Virgin Galactic. Sir Richard Branson. Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Galactic Sir Richard will evaluate the private astronaut experience and will undergo the same training, preparation and flight as Virgin Galactic's future astronauts.

Source: Daily Mail July 11, 2021 14:57 UTC