Virgin Galactic dedicates and names its new home, the Galactic Gateway to Space at Spaceport America, the world's first purpose built commercial spaceport. Richard and his kids abseil down the side of the building, naturally.
Virgin Books publishes Richard Branson’s fifth book ‘Screw Business As Usual’.
Virgin Media introduces TiVo to the UK TV watching public and begins roll out of its 100Mb broadband service.
Fire breaks out on Necker Island and the main house is burnt down. Guest Kate Winslet helps saves Richard’s mother from the fire.