Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (SPCE)
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (SPCE) is a space tourism company that designs and operates suborbital spaceflight experiences for commercial customers. Founded by Sir Richard Branson, the company aims to provide affordable access to space and advance human spaceflight endeavors. Virgin Galactic's spacecraft are developed to carry passengers on brief trips above the Earth's atmosphere, offering a unique experience of weightlessness and spectacular views of Earth.
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