Virgin Galactic Poised For Delta-Class Spaceship Ground Tests

virgin galactic delta-class ship being built
Credit: Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic is set to begin ground tests of the company’s first new-build Delta-class spaceship, paving the way for follow-on flight tests at Spaceport America, New Mexico, in the third quarter. The company says it remains on track to begin private astronaut flights by year-end at an initial...
Guy Norris

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

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