Richard Branson s Virgin Galactic is set to delay the launch of its latest test flight because of wear and tear issues on the mothership.
The company said in its first quarter update that engineers are looking into problems on the Eve carrier mothership and launch platform.
The announcement sent shares down 9.4 per cent in extended trade amid fears of further test flight delays in the latest blow to Branson s plans to send tourists into space.
Richard Branson s Virgin Galactic is set to delay the launch of its latest test flight because of wear and tear issues on the mothership (pictured)