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“Space travel will be like every other business. There will be competitors. . . . Thirty months from now, I'm confident we'll be flying people into space.”

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Richard Branson

Richard Branson is a British businessman and entrepreneur, the founder of the Virgin Group. Since his birth on July 18, 1950, he has had a profound impact on the global business community with his unique business philosophy and innovative spirit. more

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