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SpaceShipTwo Prepares for First Spaceflight from New Mexico

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Tom Patton
Oct 27, 2020
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The first SpaceShipTwo spaceflight from Virgin Galactic's operational base at Spaceport America in New Mexico is being planned for later this fall. The flight will be crewed by two pilots, and will carry several research payloads in the cabin of VSS Unity.

“VMS Eve has the ability to test pilot proficiency by simulating the glide and approach-to-land pha…

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