Virgin Galactic rocket plane, the WhiteKnightTwo carrier airplane, with SpaceShipTwo passenger craft takes off from Mojave Air and Space Port in Mojave, California, US, February 22, 2019. The Richard Branson-founded company said the rocket-powered test flight would also carry payloads for NASA as part of a contract announced on Monday. The flight will test elements of the spacecraft’s customer cabin, stabilizers and flight controls during boost. REUTERSVirgin Galactic is aiming to obtain a commercial operating license from the US Federal Aviation Administration after conducting a certain number of test flights. The December flight, pending good weather conditions and technical readiness, will be conducted by essential personnel only, with no guests or media onsite, Virgin Galactic said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 02, 2020 03:00 UTC