Virgin Galactic's Second SpaceShipTwo
Virgin Galactic's The Spaceship Company is currently building a second SpaceShipTwo vehicle in Mojave, California. The first SpaceShipTwo broke apart and crashed on Oct. 31, 2014 during a test flight accident that killed co-pilot Michael Alsbury and injured pilot Peter Siebold.
Second SpaceShipTwo Under Construction
Virgin Galactic's second SpaceShipTwo under construction in Mojave, California.
Virgin Galactic's second SpaceShipTwo
Virgin Galactic's second SpaceShipTwo suborbital spacecraft is seen under construction. Virgin Galactic plans to use SpaceShipTwo to launch two pilots and six passengers on suborbital spaceflights. Tickets are available for $250,000 per seat.
Virgin Galactic's Second SpaceShipTwo First Time on Landing Gear
Virgin Galactic's second SpaceShipTwo is lowered on to its own landing gear for the first time.
Whitesides and Second Spaceshiptwo
Virgin Galactic's CEO, George Whitesides, stands in front of the second SpaceShipTwo.
Whitesides Speaks in Hangar Housing Second Spaceshiptwo
Virgin Galactic's CEO, George Whitesides, congratulates the team in Mojave after completing another important milestone in the process of assembling and integrating the second SpaceShipTwo - Weight on Wheels.
Next SpaceShipTwo Under Construction
Virgin Galactic's second SpaceShipTwo vehicle under construction at a hangar in Mojave, California. The first SpaceShipTwo was destroyed in a tragic accident in October 2014 that killed copilot Michael Alsbury and injured pilot Peter Siebold.
Virgin Galactic's Second SpaceShipTwo and WhiteKnightTwo
The second SpaceShipTwo under construction with WhiteKnightTwo in the distance.
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