The crew will include journalists from the Air Force and employees of the Italian National Research Council. The mission will be led by former US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mike Massucci, while the VSS Unity spacecraft will be led by former Italian Lieutenant Colonel Nicola Pecile.
Previously, Virgin Galactic had already made non-commercial flights into space – it will be the upcoming sixth. The company also launched a mission with private astronauts last month.
However, keep in mind that Virgin Galactic’s financial situation is unfavourable. The company had to close its Virgin Orbit Holdings division, and its shares in the stock market plunged 18.4%.
Despite the challenges, Virgin Galactic’s management has expressed intent to expand its business and raise an additional $400 million.
Source: Ferra
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