Virgin Galactic this week announced the delay of its commercial space tourism program until the end of 2022. The Wolverine XXX Parodycompany is kicking off its planned "enhancement program" for the VSS Unity spacecraft and VMS Eve carrier aircraft.
Designed to "improve vehicle performance and flight-rate capability," the program includes routine analysis to predict how materials will perform under certain conditions. One recent test, the company says, flagged a "possible reduction in the strength margins of certain materials used to modify specific joints."
These results, according to Virgin Galactic, have "no impact" on the vehicles themselves, but a probe will reveal whether additional work is necessary to keep them at or above established strength margins.
"Our decisions are driven by detailed and thorough analysis, and we fly based on the most accurate and comprehensive data available," according to Virgin Galactic CEO Michael Colglazier. "[Our] vehicles are designed with significant margins for safety, providing layers of protection that far exceed loads experienced and expected to occur on our flights."
Once all enhancements are complete, Virgin Galactic will conduct its next test flight, Unity 23, carrying members of the Italian Air Force. The firm aims to begin commercial services in the final quarter of 2022.
"The re-sequencing of our enhancement period and the Unity 23 flight underscores our safety-first procedures, provides the most efficient path to commercial service, and is the right approach for our business and our customers," Colglazier says.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in June gave Virgin the green light to fly paying customers to the edge of space. A couple of weeks later, the company successfully completed its first test flight with a full crew, including founder Richard Branson.
Those interested in following in Branson's (or Jeff Bezos's or William Shatner's) footsteps can now book a Virgin Galactic space tourism trip—starting at $450,000 per seat.
Wordle today: The answer and hints for February 13, 2025
Best Black Friday gaming headset deal: ASTRO A50 now $209.95
Best laptop deal: Save $200 on an M4 MacBook Pro at Amazon
Brazil vs. Uruguay 2024 livestream: Watch World Cup Qualifiers for free
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers 2025 livestream: Watch NBA online
Lego Walmart early Black Friday deals: Up to 37% off
As the 2025 TikTok ban deadline looms, here's what we know
Why a security suite is a must for young families
Swole Jeff Bezos joins Instagram to tease his new ROCKET FACTORY
Black Friday shopping hack: Guide to creating an Amazon wishlist
Apple is advertising on Elon Musk's X again
Black Friday deal: Save $900 on AWOL Vision 4K projector
Chile vs. Venezuela 2024 livestream: Watch World Cup Qualifiers for free
As the 2025 TikTok ban deadline looms, here's what we know
Lego free Valentine's Day Heart: How to get free Lego
New teen video
Brazil vs. Uruguay 2024 livestream: Watch World Cup Qualifiers for free
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 18
Watch Chappell Roan's Grammy acceptance speech demanding healthcare for artists
Hackers are now sending scam QR codes via physical mail — and they can steal your passwords
The one song lyric 'Pinocchio' should have run past someone, anyoneEmmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph shares the advice Robert De Niro gave her in 1992Intricate domino video using just playing cards is a mustWordle today: Here's the answer, hints for September 14How to preRachel Bilson posts the ultimate throwback of a barely recognizable Rami MalekPete Souza's tortoise Charlotte is a TrumpAlexandria OcasioCarolina Panthers vs. Cleveland Browns livestream options: Watch the Week 1 NFL matchup liveDon Jr. thinks 'S&L' is short for 'Saturday Night Live'Rachel Bilson posts the ultimate throwback of a barely recognizable Rami MalekBored Midwesterners are throwing boiling water into the frigid wind during the polar vortexPeople are eating their own fingers to Kidz Bop music on TikTok14 totally fly '90s shows and movies on Disney+Bored Midwesterners are throwing boiling water into the frigid wind during the polar vortexKenan Thompson would reboot 'Kenan & Kel' but 'with a twist'Enjoy this animated version of Tom DeLonge's children's book about a naked guyPlay Netflix's 'Glass Onion' puzzle box to test your detective skillsA cat crashed a soccer game and refused to leave'Empire' star Jussie Smollett releases statement after attack Dave Chappelle just dropped two Netflix specials, but there's a problem John McAfee claims his Twitter account was hacked Mom records Animoji of herself coughing uncontrollably and we're screaming Welcome to the best week of the damn year and it's all thanks to podcasts Coldest New Year's Eve in 70 years awaits revelers in Eastern U.S. Niagara Falls is a frigid, beautiful wonderland right now World's top Go player to challenge AI programs at Chinese competition Here's why Apple is getting sued for slowing down phones Lake Erie's 5 feet of snow sure makes for some weird ass stunts Photos and videos from around the globe show winter's cold grip Stan Lee turns 95, 'Avengers' send birthday messages Mariah Carey had just one hot demand during her NYE performance The 5 best comfort TV shows to watch this week Mom, who is sadly not our mom, crochets 'Golden Girls' cast for son's Christmas Snapchat releases personalized 2017 stories for all users via Memories Closeup snowflake photos help you appreciate the beauty of snow Lego cars are helping university physics students stay in school 10 TV shows we're looking forward to in 2018 Apple fought a company called "Steve Jobs Inc." There's a growing #resistance to cryptocurrency, and is anyone surprised?
2.8948s , 10113.140625 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Wolverine XXX Parody】,Unobstructed Information Network