Virgin Galactic has revealed plans to move forward with a new astronaut campus and training facility after acquiring a parcel of land for the project in New Mexico.

Seats aboard Richard Branson’s spaceship have reopened for sale in the past week, skyrocketing in price.

Auberge Resorts Collection has opened its first property in the US state of New Mexico. Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection borders the 1.5 million acre Santa Fe National Forest, just outside the city.

Virgin Galactic will delay the third space test flight earmarked for 19-23 November as the company downsizes operations in New Mexico to adhere with new rules designed to minimise the spread of COVID-19.