Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson (front, centre) gathers with Virgin Galactic employees in front of the SpaceShip Two VSS Unity after a roll-out ceremony. The company is set to begin commercial space flights this year. Photo: Getty Images
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Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson (front, centre) gathers with Virgin Galactic employees in front of the SpaceShip Two VSS Unity after a roll-out ceremony. The company is set to begin commercial space flights this year. Photo: Getty Images