Virgin Galactic Unveils New Apeiron Spacecraft

Virgin Galactic wants to take tourists back to the edge of space. The company reached a big milestone on that path this week. Its new spaceship is named Apeiron. It now sits inside a hangar at Spaceport America in New Mexico.

Apeiron represents the next phase for the space company. The ship belongs to the new Delta class fleet. These vehicles can fly more often and cost less to operate than the older craft.

Engineers plan to run ground tests and flight tests across the next two years. Virgin Galactic paused its flights to focus resources on this new design. The company plans to welcome paying passengers aboard in 2027.

Space travel requires massive upfront costs. Faster turnarounds between flights give the company a clearer path toward steady revenue. Everyday investors will watch these tests to see if the schedule stays on track.

Source: Fox Business