FAA Bans Virgin Galactic Launches While Investigating Branson Trip

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FAA Bans Virgin Galactic Launches While Investigating Branson Trip

FAA Bans Virgin Galactic Launches While Investigating Branson Trip

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Published 02 Sep 2021

Watch VideoThe Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that Virgin Galactic cannot launch anyone into space again until an investigation is complete into a mishap that occurred during July's flight with founder Richard Branson.

The ban came as Virgin Galactic announced plans to launch three Italian researchers to the...

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