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The Report: Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic

27/11/2014

BBC Radio 4 - The Report, Virgin Galactic

Will the Virgin brand survive the damage caused by the crash of a Virgin Galactic rocket?

The fatal explosion of a Virgin Galactic craft has highlighted the risks of space tourism. Lesley Curwen reports on whether it has consequences for Sir Richard Branson's brand too.

The fatal explosion of a Virgin Galactic space plane at the end of October 2014 was a major set-back to Sir Richard Branson's dream of a flourishing space tourism venture.  Lesley Curwen tells the story behind the crash and asks whether the highly lucrative Virgin brand will survive the tragedy.
 
Producer: Simon Coates
Researcher: Kirsteen Knight.

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