Virgin Galactic says prototype spaceship VSS Unity made first of several anticipated glide flights above Spaceport America in New Mexico.
- Ground crew, maintenance teams and Mission Control are running live operations during flights
- Company expects glide tests with first of its new Spaceships in 3Q 2026
- Rocket-powered test flights to space are expected in 4Q 2026
- Next-generation spaceships are designed to fly twice per week for 500 missions
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