Virgin Galactic Readies Second SpaceShipTwo For Ground Tests

Credit: SS2: Virgin Galactic
MOJAVE, California – Virgin Galactic says dramatic improvements to the SpaceShipTwo (SS2) hybrid rocket motor will significantly shorten the test flight program for the company’s new suborbital vehicle which was unveiled on Feb. 19 here. The new SS2 will begin captive carriage flight tests beneath...
Guy Norris

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

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