Virgin Galactic completes first commercial rocket plane flight to space

Virgin Galactic completes first commercial rocket plane flight to space

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: July 03 2023

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  • Virgin Galactic, the space venture established by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, has achieved a significant milestone as it successfully completed its first manned mission to the edge of space.
  • The inaugural commercial flight, which took place on June 29, marks a momentous achievement for Virgin Galactic after two decades of dedicated efforts.
  • The mission featured two Italian Air Force personnel who were funded by the organisation. 
  • Colonel Walter Villadei, who is also slated for a future paid SpaceX mission to orbit, and Lieutenant Colonel Angelo Landolfi, a physician trained as a crew surgeon for Russian cosmonauts, were among the passengers.
  • The mission aimed to assess the flight's comfort and functionality, providing valuable feedback to enhance Virgin Galactic's rocket-powered spaceplane, VSS Unity.
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