The Pic of the Day: Virgin Galactic takes crew to the edge of space
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Virgin Galactic successfully completed its fifth supersonic rocket-powered test flight, reaching space for the second time and achieving its highest speed and altitude. The flight included a third crew member, marking significant milestones for both the company and the individuals involved.
Key points from this article:
- The flight took place above Mojave, California, and marked Virgin Galactic's fifth test flight.
- How this flight allowed Chief Pilot Dave Mackay and Co-pilot Michael Masucci to become commercial astronauts, now the 569th and 570th humans in space.
- Why Beth Moses's participation as the first woman on a commercial spaceship is a historic achievement, making her the 571st person to fly to space.
The Pic of the Day: Virgin Galactic takes crew to the edge of space
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Per Virgin Galactic’s press release: In its fifth supersonic rocket-powered test flight, Virgin Galactic reached space for the second time today in the skies above Mojave, California. Spaceship VSS Unity reached its highest speed and altitude to date and, for the first time, carried a third crew member on board along with research payloads from […]
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