Good for him

Branson, Musk, and Bezos are all ego maniacs. They want to go in Space just for the bragging rights and not for the Science.

Couldn't agree more. Prepare for the backlash, though. People don't likey it when you tell them not to pay for the rich to escape our species death.

I agree the prospect is dismal in the possibility of humans migrating to another planet unless scientists can invent a spacecraft that can surpass the speed of light which is highly unlikely . On the other hand I think people have the right to use their money for this purpose.The main problem facing humanity that leads to all the other problems is over population which is rarely addressed because there is more money to be made in technology to develope ways in feeding more people than feeding less people .

Actually just the plain rich not just ultra rich

Yes. These guys and their activities are just a sad reflection on the current state of economics in the modern age. They are our Robber Barrons, and political structures have been corrupted so badly that there is little control over them.
I've never liked Branson. He puts on a lot of shtick about being a 'cool' guy, but he's just another modern business aristocrat.

How about tackling climate change and hunger first?!?

If he’s going to make space available to everyone, he needs to use his billions and offer everyone a free ride.....

ya, gnosticism will get one to the moon, but why?

They need to start taxing those billionaires and putting the money to good use here on earth among the living people who need help. Going to the moon or any other planet is not helping anyone except their pipe dreams.