https://www.reuters.com/article/us-virgingalactic-rockets/bransons-virgin-galactic-takes-another-step-toward-space-tourism-idUSKCN1QB24P >A Virgin Galactic rocket plane on Friday soared to the edge of space with a test passenger for the first time, nudging British billionaire Richard Branson’s company closer to its goal of suborbital flights for space tourists.