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Virgin Galactic to launch spaceplane VSS Unity as early as next week

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Virgin Galactic is set to launch its VSS Unity spaceplane as early as next week – this will be the first flight since coronavirus restrictions were introduced in New Mexico. The flight will launch on or after December 11 from Spaceport America, New Mexico and will see two pilots and an experimental payload for NASA … Read more

Billionaire Richard Branson set to be first passenger on his Virgin Galactic spaceplane in 2021

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Billionaire Richard Branson could launch into space aboard his Virgin Galactic aircraft as its first passenger early 2021, potentially blazing a path for commercial flights. The firm has repeatedly pushed back the date it will take the first tourists outside Earth’s atmosphere, but said 600 ‘future astronauts’ have already paid $250,000 to reserve a seat. … Read more