Virgin Hyperloop Hits an Important Milestone: the First Human Passenger Test
For the first time, two people rode a hyperloop pod through a nearly airless tube at 100 mph.
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Virgin Galactic Shows Off Sleek Supersonic Jet Concept
Space tourism company Virgin Galactic just announced it’s working with Rolls-Royce to develop a supersonic jet meant for air travel, as CNBC reports .
Read moreVirgin Galactic Unveils Mach 3 Passenger Jet Concept With Rolls-Royce
On Monday, Virgin Galactic, founded by Richard Branson, published a high-level design for a new supersonic jet capable of flying nine to 19 people from New York City to London in about 90 minutes.
Read moreVirgin Galactic to Reveal SpaceshipTwo Cabin Design on July 28
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo Unity makes its second glide flight over Spaceport America in New Mexico on June 25, 2020. We’ll soon get our first look at the cabin of Virgin Galactic’s suborbital spaceliner.
Read moreVirgin Galactic, NASA to Develop Program for Private Missions to Space Station
See the original article here: Virgin Galactic, NASA to develop program for private missions to space station (Reuters) – Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc said on Monday it has signed up with NASA to develop a program to promote private missions to the International Space Station, sending the shares of the company up more than 14%. As part
Read moreVirgin Galactic Signs NASA Deal to Train Private Astronauts for Space
See the original article here: Virgin Galactic signs Nasa deal to train private astronauts for space Virgin Galactic has signed a deal with Nasa for a programme to train private astronauts for flights to the International Space Station. The commercial spaceflight company, founded by Sir Richard Branson in 2004, will identify candidates interested in becoming private astronauts and manage their
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