On September 2nd, Virgin Galactic has released the manifest for SpaceShipTwo Unity's next rocket-powered test flight, which will be the company's first commercial, human-tended research mission. However, on the same day, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has grounded the company's flights as it is investigating problems with Richard Branson's flight to the edge of space. This will be (continue reading...)
Full ArticleVirgin Galactic Aims for First Commercial Flight This Fall, FAA Might Rain on Its Parade
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