Well he finally did it. 17 years after Richard Branson first launched Virgin Galactic, the thrill-seeking billionaire has taken to the skies and reached space In his boldest adventure yet, the 70 year old Richard Branson took off for the first stage of the flight. On the ground, about 500 people watched on, including Richard … Continue reading “I was once a kid with a dream”: Richard Branson blasts into space