Virgin Galactic launches first tourist flight to space
Publishing timestamp: 2023-08-10 12:02:46
Summary
Virgin Galactic successfully flew its second commercial spaceflight, which was the first to carry private-paying tourists. The flight launched from Spaceport America in New Mexico and reached an altitude of 80 kilometers, the recognized boundary of space. The company aims to increase the frequency of flights and is developing a fleet of spacecraft called "Delta-class." Virgin Galactic has a backlog of about 800 passengers and reopened ticket sales two years ago.
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