| Document and Entity Information | May 29, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001706946 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 29, 2024 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38202 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 85-3608069 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1700 Flight Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Tustin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92782 |
| City Area Code | (949) |
| Local Phone Number | 774-7640 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | SPCE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
