Virgin Galactic completes first supersonic mission since 2014 fatal test crash

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Virgin Galactic completes first supersonic mission since 2014 fatal test crash

SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity mission was a success

Virgin Galactic has announced the successful completion of its SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity mission, reporting a safe landing of its first supersonic, rocket-powered flight. The completed mission is the...

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