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Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson to co-pilot Space Perspective's first crewed balloon flight

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Richard Branson will co-pilot a pressurized capsule and enormous hydrogen balloon on the company's upcoming maiden crewed flight.

The landmark mission may launch in late 2025 , following a series of eight to 10 more uncrewed test flights to collect more data.

Branson founded Virgin Galactic , a space tourism company based at Spaceport America in New Mexico .

Space Perspective reports it has raised $100 million from investors.

A reservation aboard an eight -passenger pressurized capsule costs $ 125,000 .

Last month , Poynter told FLORIDA TODAY she hopes her company someday launches about 140 balloon flights per year each from multiple locations around the world.

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