"Tickets for a ride in Virgin Galactic's spacecraft now run to $750,000 per seat, up from the $600,000 per seat the company was charging in 2023. The plan is to get to ten or more flights per month by this time next year."
"CEO Michael Colglazier noted that it has approximately 650 future astronauts with tickets at various prices. However, he also said: 'We will offer a limited number of tickets at a higher price to fly on the earlier flights.'"
"As of December 31, 2025, the company's cash position was $338 million. Its net loss for the year was $279 million, down from $347 million in 2024. The figures highlight the urgency for the company to resume revenue-earning flights."
Virgin Galactic has reopened ticket sales for suborbital flights, increasing the price to $750,000 per seat. The company plans to resume commercial operations in Q4 2026 after a hiatus. CEO Michael Colglazier mentioned approximately 650 future astronauts have purchased tickets at various prices. The company aims to conduct ten or more flights per month by next year and will sell a limited number of tickets at the new price. Financial figures indicate a need for revenue-earning flights to sustain operations.
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