Virgin Galactic postpones SpaceShipTwo test flight

Citing CNBC, the source said Virgin Galactic has postponed its next SpaceShipTwo test flight, scheduled for February 13. The decision is due to the need for additional “technical checks”. The company paving the way for space tourism did not release a new test date. Earlier, she said that if it was impossible to complete the flight on February 13, she performed it at the end of the month.

Virgin Galactic postpones SpaceShipTwo test flight

The current test is an attempt to complete the December flight program that ended in engine failure. Before starting full-fledged commercial flights, two more test flights are planned.

While the delay is not a setback, it plays against Virgin as competitors, including SpaceX, continue to harbor their space tourism plans.

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