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Virgin Galactic Makes History with First Commercial Spaceflight

  • Virgin Galactic sent its first paying customers to space, reaching the edge of space in its VSS Unity spacecraft.
  • The crew of four included researchers from the Italian Air Force and National Research Council of Italy conducting experiments in microgravity.
  • Virgin Galactic overcame years of delays and setbacks to achieve this milestone in commercial space travel.
  • The company aims to begin monthly spaceflights for hundreds of customers who have paid up to $450,000 per ticket.
  • Virgin Galactic's success establishes it as a leader in space tourism along with SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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