Gizmag FAA deal takes Virgin Galactic another step closer to commericial spaceflight

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Virgin Galactic and Spaceport America have signed a joint agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for access to airspace for spaceflights from New Mexico. The agreement helps to pave the way for commercial flights of Virgin's SpaceShipTwo, and is the first agreement of its type for a commercial spaceline... Continue Reading FAA deal takes Virgin Galactic another step closer to commericial spaceflight

Section: Space

Tags: FAA, Spaceflight, Spaceport America, SpaceShipTwo, Virgin Galactic

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