Virgin Galactic VSS Unity Soars Independently to New Heights in Latest Test Flight

Virgin Galactic has managed to successfully complete a suborbital test of the VSS Unity spaceplane.

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This brings the company one step closer to resuming its space tourism services.

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During the test, VMS Eve took off from Spaceport America with VSS Unity tucked between its twin fuselages.

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After reaching an altitude of 47,000 feet, Eve released Unity, which then landed back at Spaceport America.

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The test indicates the completion of the final glide test before the rocket-powered spaceflight tests.

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Virgin Galactic is unlike its sibling company, Virgin Orbit, which is in the business of providing satellite launch services.

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Earlier this month, Virgin Orbit had to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial troubles caused by a single, disappointing $100 filter that caused a rocket crash, destroying seven payloads.

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The VSS Unity spacecraft did not make a powered flight with its rocket engine during this test.

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The next mission will most likely be a powered spaceflight.

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