Galactics

Virgin Galactic’s long-delayed test flight to space is aborted midway after engine malfunctions

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Virgin Galactic has suffered another setback to its mission to send commercial passengers into space after its rocket unexpectedly turned back before reaching space during its latest test flight.  The VSS Unity SpaceShipTwo vehicle on Saturday embarked on its third test flight to suborbital space and its first ever to take place from Virgin Galactic’s … Read more

Virgin Galactic’s supersonic jet capable of speeds over Mach 3

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Virgin Galactic reveals supersonic jet design capable of carrying 19 people at speeds over three times the speed of sound Virgin Galactic released the first concept images of its supersonic passenger jet  It would travel at speeds of Mach 3 at altitudes above 60,000 feet The cabin is customized to fit customers’ needs, like business … Read more