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After Virgin Orbit vanished in bankruptcy court, Virgin Galactic announced its first spaceflight in two years as the Unity 25 mission rocketed to an altitude of 54.2 miles (87.2 km) on May 25, 2023 in the skies over Spaceport America, New Mexico.Contin… Continue reading Virgin Galactic blasts into space after two-year hiatus
Virgin Galactic is set to carry passengers into space on its spaceplane VSS Unity for the first time later this month. The flight window for the Unity 22 mission, which will consist of two pilots and four mission specialists, one of whom is Virgin Gala… Continue reading Virgin Galactic set to carry first passengers into space this month
Virgin Galactic has made history, becoming the first spaceliner to be certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry passengers on its spaceplanes. The adjustment of the operator’s license held by the company since 2016 comes as Vir… Continue reading Virgin Galactic receives FAA approval to carry passengers into space
Virgin Galactic has revealed the cabin interior design for the first of its SpaceshipTwo vehicles – the VSS Unity – which will allow would-be astronauts and space enthusiasts to explore the edge of space in style and comfort. Readers can also explore t… Continue reading Virgin Galactic unveils stylish design for SpaceshipTwo cabin
Virgin Galactic has come one step closer to full commercial operations as it relocates its SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity, from the company’s manufacturing facility in Mojave, California, to its Spaceport America’s Gateway to Space building in New Mexico. Car… Continue reading Virgin Galactic’s spaceplane relocated to Spaceport America