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Virgin Galactic to Begin Commercial Suborbital Spaceflights in June

Virgin Galactic to Begin Commercial Suborbital Spaceflights in June
Virgin Galactic’s Unity SpaceShipTwo returned to suborbital space on May 25 for a shakedown flight ahead of the start of commercial service in late June. Virgin Galactic employees Christopher Huie and Jamila Gilbert are seen testing out the suborbital passenger experience. After nearly 2 years of vehicle upgrades, Virgin Galactic will soon test the commercial waters with its VSS Unity ship. Private flights to suborbital space are scheduled to start in June. The company expects...

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