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First Fully Crewed Test Flight Announced by Virgin Galactic

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Tom Patton
Jul 06, 2021
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The flight window for the first fully crewed flight test by Virgin Galactic opens July 11, pending weather and technical checks.

"Our next flight—the 22nd flight test for VSS Unity and our first fully crewed flight test—is a testament to the dedication and technical brilliance of our entire team."

Michael Colglazier, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Gala…

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