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Joe Rohde, who retired from the Walt Disney Co. in January after four decades as an Imagineer, has joined Virgin Galactic as the venture’s first “experience architect.” Founded by Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Galactic is one of a handful of companies aiming to commercialize space travel. Its sister company, Virgin…

Joe Rohde, a 40-year veteran of Walt Disney Imagineering, will retire January 4 after a career designing a range of popular attractions at the company’s parks and resorts. Rohde confirmed the news Monday in a lengthy Instagram post (read it below.) After turning 65 in September, Rohde said he decided “this strange…