I’m very sorry for the deceased pilot but that said, I don’t think this Branson and these people are positive influences. This surely will be a big setback. Difficult to see them come back.
Why do you think “this Branson” and the other people are not positive influences? They’re pushing the envelope. It’s dangerous, and things happen. Sir Richard has taken many personal risks, most specifically ballooning. He doesn’t just “outsource” risk.
I agree, this is a big setback. But pioneers push the envelope. They take risks. And I applaud them.