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Richard Branson's Epic Space Flight

The Virgin Galactic founder along with 5 crew members soared to the edge of the space aboard the VSS Unity spacecraft on July 12

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The billionaire described the voyage as the "experience of a lifetime"

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The mission's success allowed Richard Branson to one-up fellow tycoon Jeff Bezos, who owns Blue Origin and is set to launch on July 20

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"I have dreamt of this moment since I was a kid, but honestly nothing could prepare you for the view of Earth from space," Richard Branson said

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He breached the US-recognized boundary of space, reaching an altitude of 86 km and experiencing weightlessness for a few minutes aboard the VSS Unity

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"We're here to make space more accessible to all," he said after touchdown

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The British billionaire threw himself a party in the desert to mark his successful first flight into space

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Richard Branson unveiled a competition for space enthusiasts to win two free tickets on Virgin Galactic flights

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