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Virgin Galactic: Successful Spaceflight Marks Milestone

by Ayushi
August 11, 2023
in SCIENCE
Virgin Galactic rocket takes passengers to edge of space, including 80-year-old former Olympian with Parkinson's.
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Virgin Galactic achieved a significant milestone in the realm of commercial space tourism as its rocket successfully carried passengers to the edge of space before gliding back to the runway landing at Spaceport America in the New Mexico desert. The successful spaceflight event marked a step forward in realizing the company’s promise of providing commercial space travel experiences.

 

The rocket ship portion of the flight, which began with cheers from families and friends of the passengers, lasted around 15 minutes and reached a height of 88 kilometers, giving passengers a taste of the edge of space.

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Among the passengers was 80-year-old former British Olympian Jon Goodwin, who had purchased his ticket back in 2005 for $200,000. Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Goodwin embarked on the journey, hoping to inspire others with health challenges. He stated that his spaceflight sends a message that illnesses shouldn’t hinder one’s pursuit of experiences and dreams.

 

Goodwin’s sentiment was echoed by other passengers, such as 46-year-old health trainer Keisha Schahaff and her 18-year-old daughter Anastatia Mayers, who won their seats through a charity drawing. Schahaff, who fulfilled a childhood dream of going to space, described the experience as “awesome” and reflective of her journey.

 

The journey of Virgin Galactic to this milestone hasn’t been without its challenges. Founded in 2004, the company initially aimed to start flying passengers to space in 2007, but faced delays. In 2014, a Virgin Galactic spacecraft crashed during a test flight, leading to a suspension of ticket sales. However, in 2018, the company achieved spaceflight for the first time. In 2021, founder Richard Branson himself flew to space on a Virgin Galactic flight.

 

After Branson’s flight, Virgin Galactic halted space missions for nearly two years to enhance its vehicle fleet. The company resumed operations in 2022, offering tickets at a price of $450,000. This latest successful spaceflight represents a significant step forward in the evolution of commercial space tourism, providing passengers with the opportunity to venture beyond Earth’s boundaries and experience the wonder of space.

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