Richard Branson

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Five-hour rule: Learning process followed by world's top leaders

First used by Benjamin Franklin in the 18th century, the concept focused on increasing his knowledge through one hour of deliberate learning a day

The Virgin Galactic hanger is seen at Mojave airport in Mojave, California November 1, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
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US grounds Virgin Galactic flights pending mishap probe

A Banner hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) ahead of the Virgin Galactic (SPCE) IPO in New York, U.S., October 28, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Global Economy

Virgin Galactic falls as billionaire Branson sells stake worth $300 million

The Simpsons' prediction of Richard Branson's space trip. Photo: Collected
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'The Simpsons' predicted Richard Branson's space trip in 2014

US President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, US, February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo
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Trump says he 'made it possible' for Branson and Bezos to launch into space

TBS World: Branson's 1 hour trip to outer space
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TBS World: Branson's 1 hour trip to outer space

Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson departs with his crew prior to boarding, for travel to the edge of space in Virgin Galactic's passenger rocket plane VSS Unity, near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, US, July 11, 2021. REUTERS/Joe Skipper
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In first video from space, Richard Branson has a message for children

Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson departs with his crew prior to boarding, for travel to the edge of space in Virgin Galactic's passenger rocket plane VSS Unity, near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, US, July 11, 2021. REUTERS/Joe Skipper
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Virgin Galactic's Branson soars to space aboard rocket plane

Virgin Galactic's passenger rocket plane, the VSS Unity, is seen in its hangar in a still image from undated handout video taken at Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S. Virgin Galactic/Handout via REUTERS.
Science

Virgin Galactic's Branson ready for space launch aboard rocket plane

As 'billionaire space race' begins, here's what Jeff Bezos told Richard Branson
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As 'billionaire space race' begins, here's what Jeff Bezos told Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson stands on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange ahead of the start of trading in Virgin Galactic in New York, Oct. 28, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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Richard Branson sets 11 July to make spaceflight

Sir Richard Branson stands on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange ahead of the start of trading in Virgin Galactic in New York, Oct. 28, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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Branson's Virgin Galactic gets FAA approval to fly people to space

Branson's Virgin Orbit reaches space with key mid-air rocket launch
Science

Branson's Virgin Orbit reaches space with key mid-air rocket launch