Virgin Galactic to unveil first Delta-class spaceship this week

Virgin Galactic will reveal its first Delta-class suborbital spacecraft on Oct. 28 in Mesa, Arizona, then transport it to Spaceport America in New Mexico. The vehicle seats up to six passengers and is designed for up to eight flights per month, with the first commercial flight targeted for mid-2027.

• Delta debut includes the name chosen by a public vote in 80+ countries
• Up to six passengers versus four on VSS Unity
• Up to eight flights per month, over 10 times Unity's rate
• First commercial spaceflight targeted for mid-2027