Final Powered Tests Beckon For SpaceShipTwo

Credit: Guy Norris/AW&ST
A late switch to a new rocket fuel earlier this year may have slowed Virgin Galactic’s bid to establish the world’s first suborbital spaceline service, but the operator’s plans have not stalled, nor has it been standing still. Eager to show progress with engine tests and new spaceship construction...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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