Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic space line has unveiled their space launcher aircraft. The WhiteKnight Two made its debut at the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual show in Oshkosh this past week. White Knight will carry the suborbital (and maybe someday orbital) spacecraft SpaceShip Two to high altitude. There the spaceship will separate from the airplane and boost into space. Congratulations to all and best wishes.
And where will this happen? Will eager crowds line up at the perimeter of Mojave Spaceport to watch WhiteKnight take off? Maybe Orlando airport in Florida?
If you want to watch, pack plenty of sunscreen and leave your bacon at home. Virgin Galactic has made a deal with Arab investors to operate out of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
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