VirginGalactic is about to use its rocket-powered aircraft to send its first fee-paying passenger to the edge of space.
Contents The company will live stream the flight from launch to landing and below you can find out how to watch.
Related At this altitude, Eve releases Unity, which immediately fires up its rocket to blast the aircraft to about 282,000 feet , around 9 miles short of the Kármán line, which is widely regarded as the point where space begins. There, the passengers can climb out of their seats to experience a few minutes of weightlessness, and peering out of the plane’s windows will give them unforgettable views of Earth.
Since then, 80-year-old Goodwin has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, but he said recently he’s “determined not to let it stand in the way of living life to the fullest,” adding: “I hope this inspires all others facing adversity and shows them that challenges don’t have to inhibit or stop them from pursuing their dreams.”
Thursday’s flight will be Virgin Galactic’s second commercial trip and its first involving civilian passengers. Hundreds of people have already bought tickets for the flight, with Virgin Galactic hoping to launch a regular commercial service in the near future.
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