Virgin Galactic unveils new 'SpaceShipThree' space plane
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Commercial spaceflight company Virgin Galactic unveiled the piloted space plane "VSS Imagine" on Tuesday.
In a news release accompanying futuristic video footage, the company announced that VSS Imagine -- built at Virgin Galactic’s facility in Mojave, California -- will begin ground testing with glide flights set for this summer. "The spaceship showcases Virgin Galactic’s innovation in design and astronaut experience. Imagine also demonstrates progress toward efficient design and production, as Virgin Galactic works to scale the business for the long-term," the company wrote. "VSS Imagine will commence ground testing, with glide flights planned for this summer from Spaceport America in New Mexico."More Related News