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Virgin Galactic's new rocket plane revives its bid for a space airline

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Briefings

Virgin Galactic announced the unveiling of the Apeiron rocket plane, a new vehicle designed to resume space tourism operations. The company stated the aircraft is capable of carrying six passengers to the edge of space twice weekly, with plans for over 500 missions. This marks a significant shift after a six-year hiatus since June 2024, though the company has not yet flown anyone to space with this specific vehicle.

Key points

• Virgin Galactic unveiled the Apeiron rocket plane, designed to carry six passengers to the edge of space twice weekly.
• The company plans over 500 missions with the new vehicle, though no flight has occurred since June 2024.

Context

Virgin Galactic has not flown anyone to space since June 2024. The company announced the Apeiron, a rocket plane designed to resume space tourism operations. This represents a potential return to the space industry after a six-year hiatus.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the company's announcement of the Apeiron's design and specifications. It does not confirm the vehicle has flown anyone to space, nor does it provide data on mission frequency, passenger capacity, or technical performance metrics beyond the stated design parameters.

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