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Virgin Galactic rockets tourist passengers into space
  • 11th Aug 2023

Virgin Galactic rockets tourist passengers into space

Virgin Galactic successfully launched its first tourist passengers into space, marking a major milestone in the company's pursuit of space tourism. The three passengers experienced weightlessness and admired views of Earth and space before safely landing in New Mexico. This achievement fulfills a nearly two-decade-old promise by founder Richard Branson to bring tourists into space. The flight also establishes Virgin Galactic as a competitor in the suborbital space tourism sector.

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Exploring Sub-Orbital Spaceflight: Today's Latest News!

Ever wondered, "what's going on above us?"

If yes, you and me both! So let's take an abstract rocket ship ride as we navigate the news from the pulsating world of sub-orbital spaceflights. For starters, what specifically is a 'Sub-orbital flight'? Well, it’s just like it sounds: Partway to orbiting Earth. These flights travel to outer space but don't complete a significant circuit around our home planet.

The Innovators:

Say farewell to NASA being the only name in this game; enter companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. Don't they sound straight out of a Sci-Fi novel? They're not I assure you! Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been making waves with its innovative Starship prototype tests. Haven't heard of them yet? Imagine huge reusable impossibly shiny rockets that look more akin to vintage sci-fi movies than traditional spacecrafts taking suborbital jaunts with aspirations for interplanetary travel!

Human Space Travel Resurgence:

You may have thought manned missions were last century history (Apollo era anyone?), but oh no - humanity isn’t done exploring yet! With private players like Virgin Galactic visions of everyone becoming astronauts are not far off anymore – think about that over your morning coffee!

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