Virgin Galactic Delta Spaceship Flight Tests
Updated from live prices and SEC filings
Virgin Galactic expected its first Delta-class spaceship to start flight testing in October 2026, moving through captive carry, glide and powered flights before commercial service now expected in February 2027. Delta is the ship meant to return the company to revenue flights.
Scheduled: Flight test phase from October 2026; commercial service expected February 2027 · Delta-class spaceship, carried by VMS Eve. Companies involved: Virgin Galactic (SPCE).
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Spaceship | Delta 1 (first Delta-class ship) |
| Carrier aircraft | VMS Eve |
| Base | Spaceport America, New Mexico |
| Test sequence | Captive carry, then glide flights, then powered flights |
| Commercial service | Expected February 2027 |
| Second ship | Planned to join the fleet in March 2027 |
Why it matters for the stock
- In August 2026 Virgin Galactic moved first commercial service from the fourth quarter of 2026 to February 2027, with a second ship due to join in March 2027.
- The shares fell about 13% after hours, to roughly $2.89, after the delay was announced with second quarter results (TechTimes).
- Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $286 million at 30 June 2026.
- A tranche of spaceflights priced at $750,000 was oversubscribed and booked out ahead of schedule, according to the company.
More
- SPCE stock: live price, filings and contracts
- All space stock launch events
- Full upcoming launch schedule
Sources
- Virgin Galactic: Second quarter 2026 results and business update
- TechTimes: Delta delay pushes launch to February
Launch dates move often; this page is updated as they change. Orbit Alpha is information, not investment advice.
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