Virgin Galactic Sends Well Richard Branson to Space

British millionaire Richard Branson finally went into space on Sunday.

The Virgin Galactic Spaceplane, VSS Unity, arrived safely in New Mexico after climbing a distance of more than 50 miles (80.4 km) in its first well-tested pilot tour. You can see a recording of what is going on in the company YouTube video.

“We’ve come to find space so everyone can find it,” the Virgin Galactic founder said shortly after the flight arrived. “If you have ever dreamed, now is the time to fulfill it. I want to conclude by saying that we welcome the beginning of a new space age. ”

The startup started at 10:30 am ET, a 90 minute delay from its original time due to strong winds the night before this had disrupted groundwork. The Virgin Galactic VMS Eve (named after Branson’s last mother) took VSS Unity to its highest point at an altitude of about 15,240 meters. After parting, spaceplane lit up his hybrid motorcycle and rode 53.5 miles (86.1 kilometers) before returning to the spacecraft that reached Spaceport America, Virgin Galactic said new story.

On top of his travel experience, crew members, consisting of two pilots and three technicians alongside Branson, experienced a temporary decrease.

“Once I was a kid dreaming and looking up at the starry heavens,” Branson said as he showed his friends who seemed to be floating behind him and celebrating. “Now I am an adult in a ship … looking down at our beautiful, beautiful Earth. For the next generation of dreamers: If we can do this, just imagine what you can do. ”

A nearly hour-long journey becomes a major milestone for Virgin Galactic, with the goal of starting commercial activities early next year. Other billionaire aspiring stars also participated in the celebration. Branson cut the picture and SpaceX CEOX of Elon Musk before the launch on Sunday, who I have already bought a ticket on his way to board a Virgin Galactic flight. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who is planning his first trip to New Shepard’s Blue Origin rocket on July 20, thanked Branson and his partner. on Instagram for a successful trip, adding: “I’m looking forward to joining the club!”

The Galactic Virgin also offers a chance for everyone to win their journey again. On his return to the world on Sunday, Branson announced a partnership with the Omaze fundraising platform open sweepstakes which can send the winner and one guest to VSS Unity for free. If you were to try to buy tickets for the same trip, it could cost you about half a dollar as it goes for about $ 250,000 pop. The winner will also receive Spaceport America under the guidance of Branson himself. The sweepstakes, which run until September 1, make money for Space for Humanity, a non-profit that works to drive democracy through space.