What happened For the better part of two weeks, space tourism stock Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) has been ginning up enthusiasm for its next test flight, announcing that the "flight window" would open on Dec. 11. Well, Dec. 11 is here, Virgin Galactic's bird is still not in the air, and its stock -- up 7.5% at one point this morning -- is now hanging on to just 2.2% at noon EST. Image source: Virgin Galactic. So what Virgin Galactic tried to let investors down easy on this one, cautioning yesterday after close of trading that weather forecasts were not "optimal" for a Friday takeoff. This morning, it updated that, although the flight window is in fact open, high-level winds and turbulence are going to keep it grounded today. "We will fly no earlier than Saturday," informed the company, adding it may "extend into next week if necessary." Now what Mr. Market appears disappointed by the development, but really, flight delays are an accepted part of the space launch business. Everybody has them. (Some longer than others.) Although today's abortive stock rally is probably a disappointment to traders, who've enjoyed chasing the stock 21% higher over the past 10 trading days leading up to today, this latest delay shouldn't really affect the thinking of longer-term investors. Meanwhile, the latest coronavirus numbers out of New Mexico -- which I consider a bit more significant, as spikes could more significantly delay flights -- look relatively tame today, essentially unchanged from yesterday's tally. Long story short, there's little bad news for Virgin Galactic today, and on balance that should be good news for the stock. 10 stocks we like better than Virgin Galactic Holdings IncWhen investing geniuses David and Tom Gardner have a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.* David and Tom just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2020 Rich Smith has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.Source