Long a priority of local officials, the desert launchpad is sending tourists into space, but taxpayers and merchants are waiting for the payoff.
Tag: Branson, Richard
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How a Harvard Professor Became the World’s Leading Alien Hunter
Avi Loeb’s single-minded search for extraterrestrial life has made him the most famous practicing astronomer in the country — and possibly the most controversial.
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What Businesses Can Learn from Antony Blinken’s China Trip
The secretary of state’s talks with Xi Jinping raised hopes that the world’s two biggest economies might stabilize relations, but the big challenges were not resolved.
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Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit Files for Bankruptcy
The satellite launch company, founded by Richard Branson, announced sweeping cuts last week as it struggled to recover from a high-profile rocket failure in January.