Virgin Galactic Set For Start Of ‘Predictable’ Spaceflight Operations

VSS Unity detaches from mothership Eve

In a July 2021 flight, Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity detaches from carrier ship Eve as it heads into space.

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With just days to go before the planned first private astronaut flight of its spaceplane VSS Unity on Aug. 10, Virgin Galactic says proven upgrades on the last two flights have paved the way for routine, dependable, commercial spaceline operations. “The performance of our spaceflight system over the...
Guy Norris

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

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