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Richard Branson, the 70-year-old billionaire behind space tourism business Virgin Galactic, is no stranger to making headings– he as soon as drove a tank down Fifth Avenue to promote a brand-new brand of soda. His latest and, perhaps, most severe venture is to get to area aboard the companys rocket, called VSS Unity. On Sunday, Branson launched into the stratosphere (and a little beyond) in his edge-of-spaceship. The objective, dubbed Unity 22, was available to stream via the CNET Highlights YouTube channel. You can now enjoy the replay below.

On Sunday, Branson introduced into the stratosphere (and a little beyond) in his edge-of-spaceship. The objective, called Unity 22, was available to stream through the CNET Highlights YouTube channel. And do not forget– Branson isnt the only billionaire heading to space this month. Ex-Amazon head honcho Jeff Bezos will be riding the very first crewed Blue Origin rocket to area on July 20.

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Space expert and CNET Science writer Eric Mack was on the ground at Virgins Spaceport America throughout the lead up to the objective and captured the events leading up to the historic moment. You can also get more behind-the-scenes goodness by following Eric on Twitter and Instagram @EricCMack..
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And dont forget– Branson isnt the only billionaire heading to space this month. Ex-Amazon head honcho Jeff Bezos will be riding the very first crewed Blue Origin rocket to space on July 20.