Published 16:39 IST, July 29th 2020
Virgin Galactic unveils cabin interior of SpaceShipTwo, see pictures here
Virgin Galactic, the British spaceflight company under the Virgin Group has revealed the cabin interior of its first SpaceShip Two, VSS Unity during a stream.
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Virgin Galactic, British flight company under Virgin Group has revealed cabin interior of its first Ship Two, VSS Unity during a live stream on YouTube. Virgin Galactic's Ship Two cabin design can be explored through an augmented reality enabled mobile app, w available for free downlo on both App Store and Play Store, informed company during virtual event.
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According to Virgin Galactic, Ship has individually sized seats, which is created using 'highest-gre aluminium' and 'carbon-fibre manufacturing techniques'. " importance of astronaut comfort to optimize performance is accentuated by use of engineered foam and technical fabrics. Virgin Galactic’s partner Under Armour developed astronaut suits and also fabric techlogy featured in cabin seats," company said in a press release on July 28.
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"A pilot-controlled recline mechanism optimally positions astronauts to man G- forces on boost and re-entry and frees up cabin to maximize an unrestricted astronaut float zone when in zero gravity," company ded. As per release, Virgin Galactic, like its parent company Virgin, which has pioneered mood lightning on its commercial aircraft, will have multi-coloured LEDs to elevate human responses to each of contrasting sts of flight.
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" ship cabin interior is in many ways design centrepiece of astronaut journey and what has been created will both facilitate and elevate a uniquely profound and transformational journey for thousands who will fly. fascination with flight is universal and Virgin Galactic is here to satisfy it. We hope new app, with cutting-edge AR techlogy, will help bring dream of one step closer for enthusiasts everywhere," said Michael Colglazier, CEO of Virgin Galactic.
Successful test flight
Virgin Galactic h last month anunced successful completion of second ShipTwo test flight from port America. Private astronauts and enthusiasts can book a seat for mselves for a $1,000 refundable deposit, which will make m a priority for newly released flight reservations. Virgin Galactic calls itself a vertically-integrated aero and travel company, pioneering human flight for private individuals and researchers, as well as a manufacturer of vanced air and vehicles.
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(Im Credit: Virgin Galactic/Website)
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16:39 IST, July 29th 2020