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5 Things You Didn’t Know About The Virgin Spaceship two..!
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Only 552 People Have Been To Space.
Virgin Galactic Is Opening Space To The Rest Of Us
Since the dawn of the space age, only 552 humans have traveled above the Earth’s atmosphere and into space. Throughout five decades of human spaceflight, the national space agencies in the United States, Russia, and China have inspired the world. But because government space agencies are not asked to help ordinary citizens to become astronauts, most of our planet’s seven billion people have had no opportunity to experience space and all of its possibilities for themselves, regardless of their passion or talents.
Virgin Galactic is changing that. Our purpose is to become the spaceline for Earth; democratizing access to space for the benefit of life on Earth
2. A typical flight to space on board SpaceShipTwo will take about 120 minutes from takeoff to landing
A typical flight to space on board SpaceShipTwo will take about 120 minutes from takeoff to landing. The flight profile, pictured below in Figure 1, will be the same for astronaut flights and autonomous payload flights. Figure 1: SpaceShipTwo Flight Profile. First, the mated pair of WK2 and SS2 will take-off from the 12,000 foot runway at Spaceport America in southern New Mexico. Under power of WhiteKnightTwo’s four jet engines, the two mated vehicles will climb to an altitude of approximately 50,000 feet. After completing appropriate vehicle checks, SpaceShipTwo will be released from WhiteKnightTwo, free falling for a few seconds before igniting her rocket motor. SS2 will boost upward under the power of that rocket, eventually reaching peak speeds of as high as Mach 4, and then continue to coast upward, reaching a peak apogee as high as 361,000 feet (110 km), which is above the Kármán line – the boundary of space!
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SpaceShipTwo will reach 4,200 km/h (2,600 mph), using a single hybrid rocket engine — theRocketMotorTwo
SpaceShipTwo is a low-aspect-ratio passenger spaceplane. Its capacity will be eight people — six passengers and two pilots. The apogee of the new craft will be approximately 110 km (68 mi) in the lower thermosphere, 10 km (6.2 mi) higher than the Karman line which was SpaceShipOne’s target, although the last flight of Spaceship One reached a one-time altitude of 112 km (70 mi). SpaceShipTwo will reach 4,200 km/h (2,600 mph), using a single hybrid rocket engine — theRocketMotorTwo. It launches from its mother ship, White Knight Two, at an altitude of 15,000 metres (50,000 ft), and reaches supersonic speed within 8 seconds. After 70 seconds, the rocket engine cuts out and the spacecraft will coast to its peak altitude. Spaceship Two’s crew cabin is 3.7 m (12 ft) long and 2.3 m (7.5 ft) in diameter. The wing span is 8.2 m (27 ft), the length is 18 m (60 ft) and the tail height is 4.6 m (15 ft).
SpaceShipTwo uses a feathered reentry system, feasible due to the low speed of reentry. In contrast, the Space Shuttle and other orbital spacecraft re-enter at orbital speeds, closer to 25,000 km/h (16,000 mph), using heat shields. SpaceShipTwo is furthermore designed to re-enter the atmosphere at any angle. It will decelerate through the atmosphere, switching to a gliding position at an altitude of 24 km (15 mi), and will take 25 minutes to glide back to the spaceport.
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ASTRONAUT TRAINING
This Is How You Will Prepare For Space
Virgin Galactic aims to make space accessible to almost anyone who dreams of viewing the Earth from space and experiencing weightlessness. However, our first priority is safety: safety of our passengers, safety of our crew, and safety of our vehicles. Although we don’t expect many medical restrictions to prevent people from flying to space with us, we will not jeopardize your safety if we believe you are at risk.
Each astronaut will take part in three days of pre-flight preparation, bonding, and training onsite at Spaceport America, the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport. Learning how to make the most of time spent in microgravity as well as tips on how to be the most comfortable in macrogravity will form an important part of the preparation. Pre-flight preparation will ensure that each astronaut is mentally and physically prepared to savor every second of the spaceflight. Basic emergency response training prescribed by our regulators will be at the forefront. Activities to aid familiarity with the spaceflight environment will follow a close second.
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How much does it cost ..?
Virgin Galactic plans to operate a fleet of five SpaceShipTwo spaceplanes in a private passenger-carrying service and has been taking bookings for some time, with a suborbital flight carrying an updated ticket price of US$250,000. The spaceplane could also be used to carry scientific payloads for NASA and other organizations
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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission
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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.
The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.
“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”
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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.
The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.
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