Virgin Galactic

The recent crash of the Virgin Galactic’s rocket-powered spaceship has drawn attention once again to the dangers of space travel. The reality of buying a ticket to space seems to be just around the corner. However, Virgin Galactic’s recent tragedy has put a spotlight on the legal...

Hopes of commercial space travel advancement were dashed last week after two launch failures within days of each other raised serious questions about privately funded space travel. On Friday, a Virgin Galactic LLC rocket broke apart shortly following its launch, killing one of its pilots and...

On Monday Square joined swelling ranks of companies accepting bitcoin. This follows the news that VC bitcoin investment is projected to reach $300 million this year. Overstock, Tiger Direct, Zynga, Virgin Galactic, Stripe, the Sacramento Kings, and now Square are validating bitcoin as a...

For the first time in nearly four decades, a man-made device has once again landed on the moon. The Yutu lunar probe is a source of great national pride in China. It's also sparked some international discussion about the role of private business in future space endeavors. During the Cold War...

Virgin Galactic sold its first ticket purchased with bitcoins Friday, marking another success for the Internet currency as its value continues to fluctuate. Richard Branson video-phoned CNBC's Squawk Box Friday morning to discuss his decision to accept the digital currency. He offered host Andrew...