The success cues up Virgin Galactic to begin launching paying customers within the next year as the company works to finish its testing campaign at its new headquarters in New Mexico. Spaceplane VSS Unity reached an altitude of 55.45 miles, according to the company. The US government recognizes the 50-mile mark as the edge of space. The company tweeted Saturday morning that the spaceflight carried technology experiments for NASA's Flight Opportunities Program.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic's Richard Branson celebrates Spaceplane VSS Unity liftoff Saturday.Virgin Galactic, founded by British billionaire Richard Branson in 2004, has spent years pledging to take groups of customers on brief, scenic flights to suborbital space. But the company has faced a series of complications and delays, including a 2014 test flight crash that left one pilot dead.Nonetheless, Virgin Galactic has already sold tickets for $200,000 to $250,000 to more than 600 people.
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Is that what Virgin Atlantic’s employees wages have gone on many lost jobs also people lost hard earned wages on pre booked holidays what a star sir Richard is
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Alright. Where are they going 50+ miles out? Don't keep up, but space flights? View the earth from space? I need enlightenment.
Bet Richie B will be happy, he can take over from his neighbour Jeffery Epstein hosting parties in space for the super rich.
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Free world said it,to Zionist left: Extremism is basically the existence of occupying state at the expense of Palestine,for Zionist right:there is no equal of force,but whatever Palestinian weapon is,it is right of liberation,for miserable peace initiatives:wasting time is over.
Yeah, we should probably tax the rich more.
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