This resumption may indicate Virgin Galactic's confidence in its SpaceShipTwo vehicle and could suggest progress in its commercial spaceflight program. The focus on pilot and ground team training indicates a shift towards operational readiness, which may signal the start of private astronaut flights later this year.
Unity Returns To Flight For Pilot Training Program
Virgin Galactic has returned its first-generation SpaceShipTwo vehicle Unity to flight for pilot and ground team training, following a grounding since its seventh and final operational mission in June 2024. The company expects to debut its first Delta-class suborbital spaceship this summer, with private astronaut flights potentially starting late 2026. This development was reported by Aviation Week.
This resumption may indicate Virgin Galactic's confidence in its SpaceShipTwo vehicle and could suggest progress in its commercial spaceflight program. The focus on pilot and ground team training indicates a shift towards operational readiness, which may signal the start of private astronaut flights later this year.
Unity Returns To Flight For Pilot Training Program
Virgin Galactic has returned its first-generation SpaceShipTwo vehicle Unity to flight for pilot and ground team training, following a grounding since its seventh and final operational mission in June 2024. The company expects to debut its first Delta-class suborbital spaceship this summer, with private astronaut flights potentially starting late 2026. This development was reported by Aviation Week.