Richard Branson @richardbranson Twitter profile

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Richard Branson

@richardbranson

3 years

I was once a child with a dream looking up to the stars. Now I'm an adult in a spaceship looking down to our beautiful Earth. To the next generation of dreamers: if we can do this, just imagine what you can do #Unity22 @virgingalactic

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I have dreamt about this moment since I was a child, but going to space was more magical than I ever imagined #Unity22 @virgingalactic

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3 years

Big day ahead. Great to start the morning with a friend. Feeling good, feeling excited, feeling ready. Watch #Unity22 launch and livestream TODAY at 7:30 am PT | 10:30 am ET | 3:30 pm BST. @virgingalactic @elonmusk

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Welcome to the dawn of a new space age #Unity22 @virgingalactic

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2 years

Huge respect for the many brave women who are shedding their hijabs and cutting their hair on the frontlines of public protest in Iran. The young generation taking to the street are the country’s future. Read my thoughts on Iran:

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There are no words to describe the feeling. This is space travel. This is a dream turned reality @VirginGalactic #Unity22

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3 years

Congratulations to @ElonMusk & the @SpaceX @Inspiration4x crew on reaching orbit, another great moment for space exploration #Inspiration4

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7 years

Very sad to see Mr Trump attack London Mayor on a day for sympathy not criticism. The world needs to work together, not create more division

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1 year

As missiles hurtle down on blocks of flats in Kyiv, one thing is so important. As President @ZelenskyyUa said, no one can expect Ukraine to fly and push Russia out with one clipped wing. Give Ukraine whatever wings they need. As quickly as possible.

The West should supply Ukraine with F-16s

Or Russian fighter jets may win control of Ukrainian skies

www.economist.com

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2 years

“If Ukraine loses, Ukraine ceases to exist. If Russia loses, we have a completely different Russia.” We must keep this conflict at the forefront of our minds and do all we can to support. #StandWithUkraine

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3 years

Thanks for being so typically supportive and such a good friend, Elon. Great to be opening up space for all - safe travels and see you at Spaceport America! #Unity22 @virgingalactic

Elon Musk

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3 years

@richardbranson @StephenAtHome @thegreatkhalid @Cmdr_Hadfield @kelliegerardi @virgingalactic Will see you there to wish you the best

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3 years

2 days until #Unity22 ! Watch the launch live this Sunday at 6am PT | 9am ET | 2pm BST with @StephenAtHome @thegreatkhalid @Cmdr_Hadfield @KellieGerardi @virgingalactic

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3 years

Watch our #Unity22 spaceflight live @virgingalactic

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1 year

Imagine having 15 minutes to defend yourself against the death penalty. Iran’s courts make a mockery of justice: #MahsaAmini #IranRevolution

Iran protests: 15 minutes to defend yourself against the death penalty

Iran's courts are convicting protesters after fast-track trials that activists say are grossly unfair.

www.bbc.co.uk

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7 months

Ukraine’s troops are fighting and dying so the rest of us don’t have to. My thoughts on US Congress denying aid to Ukraine:

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3 years

Well done @blueorigin , @jeffbezos , Mark, Wally and Oliver. Impressive! Very best to all the crew from me and all the team at @virgingalactic

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1 year

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp is a terrorist organisation. The EU (and others) must recognise this.

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2 years

While internet is shut down in Iran, we publish some of the Islamic Republic’s atrocities towards protesters. Internet shutdown means oppression, imprisonment and massacre of Iranian people. Hear their voice! Shahr-e-Rey; Wednesday #Mahsa_Amini

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1 year

The execution of 23-year-old #MohsenShekari today is unacceptable and cruel. Iran’s brutal and corrupt regime must be held accountable by the international community #beourvoice

Mohsen Shekari: Iran carries out first execution over protests

Mohsen Shekari was convicted of "enmity against God" after what an activist called a "show trial".

www.bbc.co.uk

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5 years

We are on a bridge, today we want to build a bridge of hope #VenezuelaAidLive

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9 months

No one should be compelled to shake the hand of the aggressor

Ukraine calls for disqualified fencer to be reinstated after anti-Russia protest

Olha Kharlan, competing at the world championships in Milan, refused to shake Russian rival’s hand after beating her

www.theguardian.com

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5 years

SpaceShipTwo looking back on Spaceship Earth @virgingalactic @TheSpaceshipCo

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2 years

Yes, it’s the weekend. But in Ukraine it’s anything but a weekend. Think for a minute of the children, the mums and dads, the young men and women bravely trying to defend their country, the wounded and the dying. Let all our thoughts be with them all this weekend.

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1 year

Climbing Mount Kenya & realising how far we still had to go…

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2 years

After an invitation from @ZelenskyyUa , I travelled to Kyiv to meet with the President, Foreign Minister @DmytroKuleba and a group of Ukrainian business leaders. I also visited some of the sites of Russian attacks since Putin’s appalling invasion began

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2 years

“Are we family, or are we just friends? Once you realise it’s your family who is fighting, you realise it’s your war and the politics as well as the optics will change.” Reflections on my trip to Ukraine: #StandWithUkraine

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3 years

It’s a beautiful day to go to space. We’ve arrived at @Spaceport_NM . Get ready to watch LIVE at 7:30 am PT | 10:30 am ET | 3:30 pm BST #Unity22

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5 years

Billions have been spent. Massive amounts of capital have left the UK. Thousands of jobs have already gone. As an entrepreneur and investor in UK business, I say it’s time for the UK Parliament to rethink Brexit and give the people a #FinalSay .

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1 year

There is nothing supreme about Iran’s current leaders, and nothing revolutionary about its courts and armed thugs. #IranRevolution

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The international community must take urgent action to stop further executions in Iran.

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3 years

I’ve always been a dreamer. My mum taught me to never give up and to reach for the stars. On July 11, it’s time to turn that dream into a reality aboard the next @VirginGalactic spaceflight #Unity22

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3 years

Heartfelt congratulations to President-elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris . A victory for democracy and decency. Now is the time to bring America together as a United States and start the healing. The world will be rooting for that.

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8 months

In Morocco, delivering supplies to the incredible Berber communities in the High Atlas Mountains. Awe-inspiring bravery from people who have been through unthinkable horror. The teams are working hard to help: @EveBranson @VirginUnite @VirginLimitedEd

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3 years

An unforgettable moment. #Unity22 @virgingalactic

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6 years

In a single hour, the amount of power from the sun that strikes the Earth is more than the entire world consumes in an year

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3 years

Space is for all humanity, which is why we're giving YOU the chance to win 2 seats on one of the first @virgingalactic flights to space! ENTER NOW - all donations go to non-profit @spacehumanity : @omaze #Unity22

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3 years

When we return from space, I will announce something very exciting to give more people the chance to become an astronaut. Because space belongs to us all. So watch this space… #Unity22

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3 years

And the stars look very different today.

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2 years

Inspiring to see brave women and girls protesting in the streets of Iran and standing up for their freedom. Their voices deserve to be heard, and we should all tell their stories: #MahsaAmini #BeOurVoice

Iran schoolgirls remove hijabs in protests against government

Dramatic scenes show teenagers waving headscarves and chanting against clerical authorities.

www.bbc.co.uk

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11 years

Great to hear @justinbieber & @scooterbraun are latest @virgingalactic future astronauts. Congrats, see you up there!

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3 years

My mission statement is to turn the dream of space travel into a reality - for my grandchildren, for your grandchildren, for everyone. Watch the launch of the next space age at 6 am PT | 9 am ET | 2 pm BST on @virgingalactic #Unity22

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3 years

Delighted to be on the flightline to watch @VirginGalactic ’s first human spaceflight from the majestic Spaceport America @Spaceport_NM #UNITY21

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3 years

The moment we saw Earth from space... @virgingalactic #Unity22

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1 year

A sister of Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei has condemned protest crackdowns and says they have brought nothing but suffering. Hear, hear: #MahsaAmini

Sister of Iran’s supreme leader condemns protest crackdown

State media referred to ‘rioters’ in killing, a term commonly used by the government to refer to protesters

www.theguardian.com

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5 years

Reflections on @virgingalactic ’s first space flight & the momentous achievement of a crewed spaceship, built to carry private paying passengers, reaching space for the first time ever

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11 months

Rap artist Toomaj Salehi bravely gave a voice to millions of young Iranians protesting in the street. As his life hangs in the balance after 8 months+ of imprisonment and torture, we all must give our voice to him and call for his release: #FreeToomaj

Opinion | A Rapper’s Detention Shows Iran’s Crackdown Is Failing

The imprisoned rapper Toomaj Salehi’s life is in danger as Iran ramps up executions. But the message of his music hasn’t gone away.

www.nytimes.com

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8 years

As an investor, an entrepreneur, a father & grandfather, I urge the UK to #VoteRemain

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4 years

Hi Steve. Yes it was me. Appreciate the lift! Was really late for a critical meeting. Would like to return the favour – want a lift with @VirginAtlantic to Miami, then a cruise with @VirginVoyages to say thank you?

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@chad956

4 years

@richardbranson I've always regaled friends and family with a story about the time I picked u up when you were trying to get to London after being stuck in traffic on the M40, this was about 10 years ago. No-one believes me, please tell me it was really you #fingerscrossed

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7 years

Challenged @barackobama to a kitesurf vs foilboard learning contest – here’s what happened

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3 years

Astronaut 001.

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2 years

I’m so sad that Archbishop Tutu has passed away – the world has lost a giant. He was a brave leader, a mischievous delight, a profound thinker, and a dear friend

Remembering Archbishop Desmond Tutu | Virgin

I’m so sad that Arch has passed away – the world has lost a giant.

www.virgin.com

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7 years

Thoughts are with #Manchester . A devastating loss of innocence. Music will continue to unite us, not divide us.

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6 years

Hi @VancityReynolds . Just a reminder we have a commercial partnership with @virginatlantic & @aviationgin . We aren’t merging

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3 years

Welcome to space astronauts. @virgingalactic #Unity22

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3 years

At 21:21 it is the 21st minute of the 21st hour of the 21st day of the 21st year of the 21st century. A good time to look ahead with hope to a brighter 2021.

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1 year

The world must keep its eyes on Iran, give voice to the protest movement and bear witness to the regime’s crimes

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1 year

A powerful scene as the people of Iran continue to protest and work to establish a political system that is built on equality and upholds human rights. The international community must support them. #MahsaAmini #BeOurVoice

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@ksadjadpour

1 year

In Amol (northern Iran), family and friends of slain 33-year-old protestor Ghazaleh Chalabi burn their compulsory headscarves at her 40-day mourning ceremony and chant, "We will avenge the death of our sister."

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7 years

I haven't had a sleepover quite like this since I was a kid. Wonderful team here on Necker all well #Irma

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2 years

The world is thinking of the brave people of Ukraine and their armed forces who are putting up one hell of a fight against the Russian invasion force. The least all of us can do is to make sure Putin and those around him pay the price for their aggression.

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3 years

Back on Earth on with my son @sambranson , so joyful I still felt weightless @virgingalactic

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3 years

If we can do this… Imagine what else we can do #VirginFamily

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7 years

Loved offering @barackobama the chance to learn to kitesurf – here’s how he got on

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5 years

10 things you need to know about the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and 10 reasons why we organised #VenezuelaAidLive , happening right now: #readbyrichard

10 things you need to know about Venezuela’s human rights crisis

From mass protests and arrests to crippling shortages of food and medicine, the human rights crisis that has engulfed Venezuela has shattered the lives of millions of people

www.amnesty.org

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3 years

Amazing footage of @VirginGalactic ’s third spaceflight #UNITY21

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5 years

Happy 95th birthday to my biggest inspiration and my most trusted advisor – my mum

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2 years

My thoughts on Ukraine and Russia

My thoughts on Ukraine and Russia | Virgin

Business leaders all over the world have been watching the build-up of Russian troops and equipment at the Ukrainian border with great concern.

www.virgin.com

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6 years

Congratulations @spacex & @elonmusk - wonderful seeing commercial space companies pushing boundaries

SpaceX

@SpaceX

6 years

Liftoff!

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7 years

Never lose the thrill of trying something for the first time. What’s on your list to try? #FindingMyVirginity

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5 years

Tens of thousands of people arriving even five hours before #VenezuelaAidLive starts

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3 months

RIP to Steve Wright - a true gentleman presenter who was loved by all. It was a pleasure to have known Steve over the years. Sending love to his family and to all who have lost special friends recently.

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2 years

Here’s my thoughts on why the world must support Ukraine

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6 years

My mum taught me that impossible is just a word

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7 years

Airline passengers, & all customers, don't deserve to be treated like numbers on a balance sheet & cattle in a cabin

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3 years

Incredible views of Earth #Unity21 @virgingalactic

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5 years

“I just let it go and it flew beautifully.” Fascinating reflections of @virgingalactic pilot – now astronaut - Forger

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5 years

Today, for the first time in history, a crewed spaceship built to carry private, paying passengers reached space @virgingalactic @thespaceshipco

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3 years

Boundless beauty. #Unity21 @virgingalactic

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3 years

Many congratulations to @JeffBezos & his brother Mark on announcing spaceflight plans. Jeff started building @blueorigin in 2000, we started building @virgingalactic in 2004 & now both are opening up access to Space - how extraordinary! Watch this space…

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7 years

Opening her door to the tired, the poor, the huddled masses yearning to breathe free has made America great for 240 years. Keep it up!

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10 months

Canoeing down the Zambezi River – from hippos to elephants, an incredible conservation trip:

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3 years

Incredible Mother Nature, the night of our spaceflight earlier this month

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6 years

Inclusivity means treating everyone with kindness and treating people how you would like to be treated. It means that every human being is valuable, no matter what our differences are

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5 years

Hold tight to your childhood spirit of wonder, curiosity and adventure

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1 year

Getting in early to say Happy New Year’s! May 2023 be the best one yet.

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4 years

An open letter to Virgin employees

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10 months after #MahsaAmini died in police custody and protests erupted across Iran, the regime’s (anything but) morality police are patrolling the streets again to detain women not wearing the hijab. It’s an unacceptable assault on women’s lives and rights:…

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6 years

There’s very little that annoys me in life, but people turning up late really does. Punctuality shows organisation and respect for others

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6 years

Happiness shouldn’t be a goal, it should be a habit

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3 years

. @Virgin_Orbit goes into orbit! Congratulations to all the team #LaunchDemo2 #VirginFamily

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3 years

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6 years

Happy birthday to my biggest inspiration, my mum. From dancing and flying planes to writing and Moroccan adventures, she's done it all:

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5 years

@elonmusk @virgingalactic @TheSpaceshipCo Thanks Elon. Always means a lot coming from you. Onwards and upwards for both our teams. And well done to you and yours.

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6 years

If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!

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3 years

3, 2, 1…Release! Release! Release! #Unity22

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6 years

Nelson Mandela once told me one of his biggest regrets was not doing more to help make Cyril Ramaphosa his successor. Today he will be smiling as Cyril becomes the new African National Congress president