In a groundbreaking achievement, Virgin Galactic’s rocket plane successfully carried customers into space during its inaugural commercial flight.
The mission, lasting 90 minutes, was commissioned by the Italian Air Force and the Italian National Research Council. The Unity vehicle ascended to the edge of space over the New Mexico desert before smoothly gliding back down to Earth.
Taking off from Spaceport America at 0830 local time (1430 GMT), the historic flight was broadcasted live worldwide, captivating audiences everywhere. This momentous event marks a significant milestone for Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, as it transitions from a private venture to a commercial space tourism enterprise.
The successful launch of the rocket plane demonstrates the company’s progress in realizing its vision of making space accessible for civilians.
With this achievement, Virgin Galactic has taken a major step forward in revolutionizing the future of space travel and tourism, sparking excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead in the realm of commercial space exploration.
