IMAGES: To space and back — how Branson pulled off the stunning feat
By : The Federal
Update: 2021-07-11 17:40 GMT
Billionaire Richard Branson has had his long-awaited dream fulfilled on Sunday.
The billionaire, along with five of his employees, returned after his 85-km historic flight to “the edge of space” from New Mexico as part of his astro-tourism venture, Virgin Galactic Holding Inc (SPCE.N). In a live feed, Branson described the voyage as “an experience of a lifetime”.
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Here are some breathtaking images. Enjoy our slideshow
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Richard Branson on his commercial flight VSS Unity to space, from Spaceport America, a huge base built at the Jornada del Muerto desert.
Richard Branson on his commercial flight VSS Unity to space, from Spaceport America, a huge base built at the Jornada del Muerto desert.
Richard Branson on his commercial flight VSS Unity to space, from Spaceport America, a huge base built at the Jornada del Muerto desert.
Richard Branson on his commercial flight VSS Unity to space, from Spaceport America, a huge base built at the Jornada del Muerto desert.
SpaceShipTwo's engine turns on in space, resulting in passengers experiencing zero gravity and marks the first commercial flight to "Space" as defined by NASA. The peak altitude is 85 km
SpaceShipTwo's vacuum engine turns on in space, resulting in passengers experiencing zero gravity and marks the first commercial flight to "Space" as defined by NASA. The peak altitude is 85 km
SpaceShipTwo's vacuum engine turns on in space, resulting in passengers experiencing zero gravity and marks the first commercial flight to "Space" as defined by NASA. The peak altitude is 85 km
SpaceShipTwo's vacuum engine turns on in space, resulting in passengers experiencing zero gravity and marks the first commercial flight to "Space" as defined by NASA. The peak altitude is 85 km
SpaceshipTwo then re-entered the atmosphere and glided back to the runway in Jornada del Muerto desert.
