Richard Branson set for first space flight with Virgin Galactic

Mr Branson said he is “honoured” to be able to help “ensure his business delivers a unique customer experience”

Richard Branson poses for media on his Virgin Galactic Space craft at the Farnborough International Airshow 2012 in Hampshire.

Billionaire businessman Richard Branson is set for his first space flight with Virgin Galactic.

The company’s owner is due to test the “private astronaut experience” during the next test flight window, beginning on July 11.