By finishing its first commercial flight, Virgin Galactic, the well-known space tourism corporation, marked a huge milestone.
The successful mission carried four humans, including three officials from the Italian Air Force, as well as 13 scientific payloads to the edge of space and back.
With the flawless 90-minute journey, Virgin Galactic marks the dawn of a new era in space tourism, validating its position as a pioneering force in the industry.
While Virgin Galactic has already made strides in the commercial spaceflight sector, this achievement solidifies its ambitions to regularly fly paying customers, including private citizens, government representatives, and institutional partners, to suborbital space.
The company plans to conduct commercial missions on a monthly basis, catering to the growing demand for space travel experiences.
Going ahead, Virgin Galactic is gearing up for its upcoming August commercial voyage and is actively creating cutting-edge aircraft types to improve its offers.
This successful trip laid a solid foundation, positioning the business for future expansion and innovation.
In other space industry news, Airmo, a German startup focused on greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring, secured €5.2 million ($5.7 million) in pre-seed funding.
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The financing consists of a deal with the European Space Agency as well as investments from venture capital businesses (ESA).
In order to monitor GHG emissions, 12 satellites will be launched as part of Airmo’s ambitious objectives. By leveraging cutting-edge space technology, the startup aims to address the urgent global challenge of climate change and contribute to sustainable solutions.
Meanwhile, Anduril Industries, an advanced technology company, made a noteworthy acquisition by purchasing Adranos, a startup specializing in solid rocket motor manufacturing for both terrestrial and in-space applications.
Although this news is not directly related to the space industry, it highlights the diverse range of advancements happening in the broader technology landscape.
In satellite communications, Lynk, a provider of satellite-to-phone connectivity, made its debut in Palau, a small island nation.
Utilizing their unique “cell towers in space” concept, Lynk’s satellite network will enable nationwide coverage, connecting people in remote areas and expanding communication opportunities for the country’s residents.
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Source: Tech Crunch, Yahoo News