Virgin Galactic's move to production testing may indicate confidence in the Delta-class SpaceShip's design and manufacturing process. The successful completion of these trials could suggest a significant step towards commercial viability for suborbital space tourism, which may have broader implications for the space industry's competitive landscape.
Critical Ground Trials Begin For Suborbital Space Company's New Vehicle
Virgin Galactic has begun critical ground tests on its initial Delta-class SpaceShip, a production-standard vehicle key to the company’s long-term commercial success. The tests, which include static and fatigue trials, are a crucial step in the development of the new spaceplane. A second Delta-Class spaceplane is also in production. The development was first reported by Aviation Week.
Virgin Galactic's move to production testing may indicate confidence in the Delta-class SpaceShip's design and manufacturing process. The successful completion of these trials could suggest a significant step towards commercial viability for suborbital space tourism, which may have broader implications for the space industry's competitive landscape.
Critical Ground Trials Begin For Suborbital Space Company's New Vehicle
Virgin Galactic has begun critical ground tests on its initial Delta-class SpaceShip, a production-standard vehicle key to the company’s long-term commercial success. The tests, which include static and fatigue trials, are a crucial step in the development of the new spaceplane. A second Delta-Class spaceplane is also in production. The development was first reported by Aviation Week.