Knowing Google this is only the start of something bigger, much bigger. recently they have been in the news for the acquisition of nest and various technologies that have been thought to improve our lives on the ground but this time they are reaching for the stars.

Richard Branson may prove to be a key part of Google's satellite plans, according to a new report.

Sky News reports that Google is in advanced talks to take a small stake in Branson's space flight company Virgin Galactic and to pursue a joint venture together. Google is reportedly looking to spend about $30 million for a 1.5% stake in the company and "hundreds of millions" on a venture which Sky News says would tie into Google's plans to launch a fleet of satellites into low orbit.

The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month that Google was interested in spend $1 billion or more to launch at least 180 satellites and expand Internet access to more remote parts of the world. The company already reportedly has a dedicated satellite team that consists of 10 to 20 people and just this week acquired Skybox, a satellite imaging service.

Virgin galactic is set to begin offering commercial flights into low orbit for $250,000 a ticket later this year.