Cosmic Log: First flight for SpaceShipTwo
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket plane takes to the air for the first time, marking another milestone in the age of private-sector spaceflight.
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket plane takes to the air for the first time, marking another milestone in the age of private-sector spaceflight.
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