Virgin Galactic's first private passenger spaceflight will launch as soon as August 10th
to launch its first private passenger flight, Galactic 02, as soon as August 10th. Virgin isn't yet revealing the names of everyone involved, but there will be three passengers alongside the usual crew. You can watch a live stream on the company website.
The inaugural commercial flight, Galactic 01, flew in late June. However, all three passengers were Italian government workers conducting microgravity studies. While it's not clear what 02's civilian crew will do, they can be tourists this time around.from previous years. While Galactic 02 is just Virgin's seventh spaceflight of any kind, it's the third in 2023.
The improved frequency is important for the company's finances. Virgin has operated at a loss for years, and lost over $500 million in 2022. The business won't recoup those losses any time soon even at $450,000 per ticket, but paying customers are key to softening the blow and making a case for space tourism.Great deals on consumer electronics delivered straight to your inbox, curated by Engadget’s editorial team.
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