VSS Enterprise remained attached to the Enterprise for duration of near 3-hour flight . Test - flight program is expected to continue through 2011 before commercial flights start . The test-flight program is expected to continue through 2011 , going first to a free glide and then to a powered flight before commercial flights begin . Virgin Galactic has envisioned one flight a week , with six tourists aboard . Each will pay $ 5 for the ride and stay for at least three days before going .
VSS Enterprise remained attached to the Enterprise for duration of near 3-hour flight . Test - flight program is expected to continue through 2011 before commercial flights start . Virgin Galactic has envisioned one flight a week , with six tourists aboard . Each will pay $ 5 for the ride and stay for at least three days before going .