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Why Are The World’s Billionaires Obsessed With Going Into Space?

Richard Branson has soared over 80 kilometres above the New Mexico desert in a rocket plane. It's th...

6:28 PM - 12 Jul 2021

Why Are The World’s Billionair...

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Why Are The World’s Billionaires Obsessed With Going Into Space?

6:28 PM - 12 Jul 2021

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Richard Branson has soared over 80 kilometres above the New Mexico desert in a rocket plane.

It's the vehicle's first fully crewed test flight to space, a venture he started 17 years ago.

Why Are The World’s Billionaires Obsessed With Going Into Space?

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