Virgin Galactic Resumes Ticket Sales for Spaceflights

Virgin Galactic has restarted ticket sales for its commercial spaceflights, though at a higher price than before. The announcement came as part of the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting progress on its spacecraft as it prepares for the return of commercial operations.

Michael Colglazier, the CEO of Virgin Galactic Holdings, stated, “As we complete a critical milestone in the first quarter of 2026, with assembly of the first spaceship nearing completion and ground testing starting in April, we are launching the Virgin Galactic Spaceflight Expedition Vehicle in limited quantities, priced at $750,000 each.”

This new ticket price of $750,000 marks an increase of about $100,000 from before the suspension of flights nearly two years ago, during which the company focused on developing its space tourism craft.

Colglazier mentioned that the first spaceship is almost ready for testing. Meanwhile, the construction of the second spaceship is on track, and it’s expected to start service either late this year or early next year.

He explained, “Manufacturing efforts are geared towards supporting the testing and production of our second spaceship, which is anticipated to enter service between late Q4 2026 and early Q1 2027, aiming for a higher frequency of spaceflights.”

Colglazier further added that spaceship production is advancing well, and the company is preparing to assemble the rocket motor at its Phoenix facility, with the start of production expected by the end of 2026.

In terms of financial performance, Virgin Galactic noted a significant drop in revenue from $7 million in 2024 to just $2 million last year, primarily attributed to the halt in commercial spaceflight operations.

Additionally, the upcoming Delta-class spaceship is designed to accommodate six passengers instead of four and is intended to handle a more intense schedule of spaceflights compared to the company’s prototype, Unity.