Richard Branson joins local space tourism startup
Titusville-based Space Perspective has secured an investment from Virgin Group co-founder Sir Richard Branson, according to an Oct. 17 news release.
The sum of the investment was not shared, but in addition to financially supporting the commercial spaceflight company, the billionaire entrepreneur will co-pilot the firm’s first crewed flight.
In a prepared statement, Branson said some of the most significant experiences of his life have happened on ballooning expeditions.
"I'm passionate about adventure and helping fellow entrepreneurs reach their business dreams,” he said. “I look forward to dusting off my old ballooning license ahead of some magnificent test flights.”
