Virgin Galactic Adjusts Test Flight Schedule in Response to New State Government COVID-19 Restrictions
November 16 2020 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE), in accordance with
new guidelines from the New Mexico Department of Health to disrupt
the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the state, today announced that
it will be minimizing its operational footprint at its New Mexico
facilities.
In consultation with government officials, and as a result of
these new operations restrictions, the space flight that was
planned to occur between November 19-23, 2020 will be
rescheduled.
Michael Colglazier, CEO, Virgin Galactic said: ‘With the health
and safety of our team members in mind, and in accordance with the
recent direction from the New Mexico Department of Health, we will
be minimizing our New Mexico operations to the greatest degree
possible. While these new restrictions cause us to adjust our
flight schedule, we take this pause in stride and will be prepared
to resume our pre-flight procedures and announce a new test flight
window as soon as we can. Our team members at Virgin Galactic, our
Future Astronauts, and our fans around the world remain incredibly
excited for our upcoming spaceflight.’
About Virgin Galactic Holdings
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. is a vertically integrated
aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight
for private individuals and researchers, as well as a manufacturer
of advanced air and space vehicles. It is developing a spaceflight
system designed to offer customers a unique and transformative
experience. You can find more information at
https://www.virgingalactic.com/
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