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Virgin Galactic crewed plane completes test in space

A Virgin Galactic rocket plane reached space on Thursday and returned safely to the California desert, capping years of testing to become the first U.S. commercial human flight to breach Earth's atmosphere since America's shuttle program ended in 2011.

Written by Reuters • 14 Dec. 18 10:12
First space passengers soon: Sir Richard Branson

Earth dwellers with a spare US$200,000 may have the opportunity to become astronauts next year if Virgin Galatic's commercial flights blast off on time.

Written by Byron Connolly • 24 April 13 07:35

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