Branson: Today We Were the First to Put People Into Space

The transcript discusses Virgin Galactic's plans for space tourism, including test flights and ticket pricing. It highlights the company's confidence in profitability and commercialization, alongside Virgin Orbit's satellite launches. The conversation touches on the billionaire space race, emphasizing different approaches by Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk. The impact of protectionism and trade barriers on global business is also discussed, with a focus on Brexit's potential consequences for the UK economy and Virgin Atlantic.

What is the significance of the competition between Virgin Galactic, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk?

How does Richard Branson view the future of commercial space travel?

What are the potential consequences of a hard Brexit as discussed in the text?