Space for Humanity has unveiled plans for a nonprofit Citizen Space Agency and entered a multi-year agreement with Virgin Galactic for three full charter spaceflights intended to carry 18 people.

Key Takeaways

  • The planned agency will combine astronaut preparation, research, education and public engagement.
  • The Virgin Galactic agreement covers three charter flights for participants in the nonprofit’s programs.
  • The announcement did not give flight dates or selection details.

What the Citizen Space Agency will do

Announced on October 26, 2026, the agency is an expansion of Space for Humanity’s existing mission to broaden access to space. The nonprofit said its Citizen Astronaut Program will remain central to that work.

A new initiative, Space for Humanity Labs, is intended to offer selected individuals opportunities to experience spaceflight or send science and research to space. The agency also plans to support education, storytelling and public participation in discussions about humanity’s future in space.

Virgin Galactic charter agreement

The multi-year partnership with Virgin Galactic provides for three full charter spaceflights for future Citizen Astronauts and Labs participants. Space for Humanity said the flights will carry 18 people in total.

The announcement did not specify when the flights will take place, how participants will be selected or the financial terms of the agreement.

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