Virgin Galactic Seeks Space Tourism Revival After Bezos Retreat

Richard Branson said Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. wants to capitalize on opportunities created by Jeff Bezos-backed rival Blue Origin’s decision to halt trips to space for tourists.

Blue Origin’s January announcement that it’s suspending space tourism flights leaves Virgin Galactic, founded by Branson, as the only major company still focused on customers willing to pay big sums to experience weightlessness during short flights to space.