Meet the pilots of Virgin Galactic's first flight to space

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Virgin Galactic attempting test flight that could send its first astronauts to the edge of spaceVirgin Galactic is attempting its longest rocket-powered flight ever on Thursday, aiming to take a step ahead in the nascent business of space tourism. While at it, Could they take 360 pics of the moon to attempt to find a flag? virgingalactic lol dare VIRGIN WINES Virgin Galactic flies its first astronauts to the edge of space, taking one step closer to space tourism.
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Virgin Galactic reaches suborbital space for the first timeBreaking: Virgin Galactic reached suborbital space for the first time in a test flight Thursday, bringing Richard Branson’s company closer to flying its customers beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Sooo . . how high did it get, and how fast did it go? If Virgin Galactic is refusing to say, then you should report that, or 'calls to ask were not returned.' You did seek to find out, correct? 'The company has been in the space tourism business for a long time . .' Selling tickets for something which hasn't been pulled off yet, isn't exactly what I call being in the 'space tourism business.' Are you writing content on behalf of Galactic? Soon tourists will significantly expand their travels, moving beyond the atmosphere.
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Virgin Galactic test flight reaches the edge of space for the first timeVirgin Galactic says its tourism spaceship has climbed more than 50 miles high, which the company considers the boundary of space. MACH Sign me the fuck up. Oh, wait, I don't have $250,000... Goddamnit... MACH Is there a $25 per bag fee? MACH Peanuts included?
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Virgin Galactic Reaches 'Space' For The First Time EverVirgin Galactic has just reached one of the biggest milestones in its history – its first test flight to space, a crucial step in ushering in the age of space tourism. Far out C est clair, c'est cool !!
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Virgin Galactic Reaches 'Space' For The First Time EverVirgin Galactic has just reached one of the biggest milestones in its history – its first test flight to space, a crucial step in ushering in the age of space tourism. This is awesome! Congrats to richardbranson and all!! Aye they can stay the fuck up there and keep their grubby, money hungry mittens off my NHS.
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Virgin Galactic flies its first astronauts, taking a step closer to space tourismVirgin Galactic flew its first astronauts to the edge of space on Dec. 13, 2018, making the company a step to opening up flights for the public. Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson told CNBC that he hopes to board the spacecraft for a test flight in 2019 before taking customers up to the stars. Awesome elonmusk When one of these flights breaks apart/crashes this wasteful nonsense will come to a quick end. So many other important issues facing our planet being overlooked.
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'An Indescribable Feeling': Virgin Galactic Makes Historic Trip To Edge Of SpaceFour years after another test flight ended tragically, the company is celebrating a milestone: Its manned spacecraft reached an altitude of more than 51 miles. Heavy petting of space? If I was paying hat sort of money for a trip into space I would want rather more than 'sometimes considered'. I appreciate the headline identifying is as 'sometimes considered'. Highlights the debate of the Kármán line at 100km or 80km. The pilots will still get their commercial space wings, but it's really something that needs to be addressed.
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Richard Branson hopes for space trip with Virgin Galactic in 2019Virgin Group founder, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides talk with CNBC's 'Power Lunch' team about the latest space mission on the forefront of galactic tourism.
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Virgin Galactic test flight reaches space, taking a step closer to flying tourists thereAfter setbacks, rocket launch opens new era in human spaceflight. Only Virgins Are Allowed To Ride This SpaceShip Jeff Bezos Will Be The First Passenger I'm taking donations to fund me going. misleading lead - flying plutocrats, not mere peon tourists
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Virgin Galactic completes crewed space test, more flights soonBillionaire Richard Branson celebrates Virgin's rocket plane reaching space and its safe return I couldn't care less. What matters now is getting off fossil fuels and restoring the gas balance in the atmosphere. Not billionaires in space. Richard we have your first passenger.... I wonder what the combined carbon foot print of all this will end up being?
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