2 posts tagged ‘spaceplane’

• How to Watch SpaceX Launch Space Force’s Spaceplane for the First Time

  Gizmodo, Dec 11, 2023

  For the first time, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy will attempt to deliver the Pentagon’s spaceplane to low Earth orbit. The mission marks the seventh for the mysterious spacecraft, aiming to expand the Space Force’s knowledge of the space environment and test new technologies. Read more...

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• What to Expect from Virgin Galactic's Upgraded Spaceplane

  Gizmodo, Nov 22, 2023

  After a few short trips to the edge of space, Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity spaceplane is set for retirement, making room for a worthy successor. The company’s Delta class vehicle is gearing up for its debut in 2025, promising to bring in some profit with weekly suborbital flights. Read more...

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