The One Airline That Could Soon Be Sending You Out Into Space
Commercial airlines have been around for what feels like ages now, becoming one of the most common forms of travel around the world. And with 2017 being named the safest year ever for commercial air travel, it makes sense that the first commercial voyage out into space would be planned to take place in 2018. Virgin Galactic is on track to complete its first suborbital test flight by April; find out what’s in store for those who plan to travel on it.
In the beginning of January, Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spacecraft successfully completed its glide test.
A monumental moment for Virgin Galactic, the successful glide test keeps the company on track for its big plans for spring. Virgin Galactic is aiming to complete its suborbital test flight by April of 2018.
If everything continues on track for Virgin Galactic, the company will be ready for commercial flights by the end of 2018.
Over the upcoming months Virgin Galactic will add more elements to each test flight, bringing it closer and closer to actually replicating the final suborbital flight. The latest completed glide test took place out over the Mojave Desert, 50,000 feet above the ground.
VSS Unity will be able to hold two pilots and six passengers, with tickets to ride the spacecraft costing $250,000.
The definition of a pretty penny, the two and a half hour long adventure will feature six minutes of weightlessness. Those who have the luxury to go for a ride on Virgin Galactic's spacecraft will get a view of the Earth's curvature from space, a memory that will last a lifetime. If the idea of traveling to space isn't appealing enough, you can get excited over the fact that there may be a chance you'll take this ride with celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher, who have already placed deposits for this epic ride.
To get a better look at what’s to come for Virgin Galactic, check out their video below!
To stay up to date with what’s going on with Virgin Galactic you can check out their official Facebook page here or take a look at their website.
If money wasn’t a concern, would you buy a ticket to fly on the VSS Unity? Share with us your thoughts in our comments on this latest development in space travel!
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