Billionaire Richard Branson on Sunday touched the edge of space with three employees, including one of Indian-origin, and landed safely back to Earth, on board his company Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity. It was the 22nd test flight of VSS Unity and the first test flight with a full crew in the cabin. It was an "experience of a lifetime. There are no words to describe the feeling.

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Meanwhile, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who claims to be living in a modest $50,000, 37-square-metre prefab guest house in Boca Chica, Texas, has bought a $250,000 ticket to

space from fellow billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic, reported IANS.  
Quoting the Wall Street Journal reports, IANS said that Musk had bought a ticket for his space ride before Branson touched the edge of space on Sunday.  

"It is unclear how far up the waiting list Musk is for a seat. Virgin Galactic said its tickets have sold for $250,000 each, and the company has collected $80 million in sales and deposits," the report said on Monday.  

In an interview with Sunday Times, Branson said: "Elon's a friend and maybe I'll travel on one of his ships one day.  

In a pre-flight tweet, Branson said: "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!".  

Musk responded: "Will see you there to wish you the best".