Virgin Galactic Unveils SpaceShipTwo Model

Richard Branson of Virgin Galactic unveiled his new SpaceShipTwo model yesterday at a press conference. SpaceShipTwo, which is undergoing construction will start test flights later this year. Initial flight tickets are quoted at $200,000 but Branson hopes the price could come down dramatically within five years of operation. If you recall, SpaceShipOne collected the Ansari X Prize for privately funded space flight in 2004.

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