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- Used to carry the SpaceShipTwo into space
- Introduced on July 27, 2009, in California
- Operated by Virgin Galactic, ran by Richard Branson
- Hopes to become part of the first commercial space line in the world
- Wingspan: 140 feet
- Scaled Composites, operated by Burt Rutan is producing the aircraft
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Richard Branson unveiled the Virgin Galactic WhiteKnightTwo on July 27, 2009, in the Mojave desert in California. The aircraft, code named EVE after Branson's mother, will be used to transport the SpaceShipTwo into space.
Branson and Virgin Galactic hope to create the world's first commercial space line, taking tourists into space, starting at $200,000.
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If you had enough money, would you pay to travel into space? 3 AnswersI would love to see the Earth from space. I think it maybe one the most beautiful experiences a human being can have, sadly it is not available for everyone. ... read more -
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