The Virgin Group purchases Delaera

Political event

"It would just be a shame to not let these people help see this vision to its fullest potential."

— Sir Richard Branson

Virgin Galactic announces at a press conference that they have purchased all rights and responsibilities of Delaera from Elon Musk on behalf of the Virgin Group. They immediately arrive to the country in order to assess the entirety of it's land and inhabitants.
Almost simultaneously, Elon Musk retreats to his home in Montana.