Virgin Galactic readies for final test flight today

Virgin Galactic readies for final test flight | Watch a new supernova explode today with free livestream | Space quiz! Virgin Galactic is gearing up for a big test flight on Thursday (May 25) ahead of opening commercial space tourism. In what year did the last Virgin Galactic flight take place? Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version May 25, 2023 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Virgin Galactic readies for final test flight (Virgin Galactic) Virgin Galactic is gearing up for a big test mission on Thursday (May 25) before starting commercial service. Full Story: Space (5/24)  Watch a new supernova explode today with free livestream (Steven Bellavia) The supernova, designated SN 2023ixf, is one of the largest and brightest seen for a decade. Full Story: Space (5/24)  Space quiz! Virgin Galactic is gearing up for a big test flight on Thursday (May 25) ahead of opening commercial space tourism. In what year did the last Virgin Galactic flight take place? Learn the answer here! 2015 2017 2019 2021 Space Deal of the Day Best tripods in 2023 for astrophotography and more (Future) The best tripods that every astrophotographer and landscape photographer should have to keep cameras and lenses steady while photographing the stars. Full Story: Space (1/30)  Spaceflight Watch Vulcan Centaur rocket test-fire its engines today (ULA) The test is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday (March 25). Full Story: Space (5/24)  Virgin Orbit shuts down after selling key assets (Virgin Orbit/Greg Robinson) The company was known for its air-launch rocket system. Full Story: Space (5/24)  Science & Astronomy Stormy vortex on north pole of Uranus seen for 1st time (NASA/JPL-Caltech/VLA) A polar cyclone is swirling on Uranus, further showing that the planet's atmosphere is a hive of hidden activity. Full Story: Space (5/24)  NASA's Lucy probe on course for 1st asteroid flyby (NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center) Lucy will become the first to investigate the Trojan asteroids near Jupiter, visiting a record number of space rocks beginning in late 2023. Full Story: Space (5/24)  Technology Super Typhoon Mawar swirls menacingly in satellite views (NOAA) Satellites watched as the powerful Super Typhoon Mawar made its way toward the U.S. island territory of Guam on Wednesday (May 24). Full Story: Space (5/25)  Search for Life 'Alien' signal beamed to Earth from Mars in SETI test (ESA/ATG medialab) The coded message is designed to help us prep for a real potential signal from E.T. Full Story: Space (5/24)  Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' is still the best of 'Star Wars' (Lucasfilm Ltd.) As the original trilogy closer turns 40, 'Return of the Jedi' can still hold its own against almost everything that followed. Full Story: Space (5/24)    Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036