Virgin GalacticDina AlFozan

ITMG 10004/20/2010

The Beginning..The master mind behind Virgin Galactic is

billionaire Richard Branson.He first got interested in the outer space world

when he saw the moon landing on TV only 19 years old.

The Creator. “It is incredible to think only 450 people

have ever been into space; that’s including all the Russians, all the Chinese and all the Americans put together.” – Richard Branson

What is Virgin Galactic?It is a trip that can take you to space and come

back in two and a half hours.

What Happens on Virgin Galactic?

You experience:Traveling three times faster than sound Being in a state where you are not held down by

gravityThe concept of up and down does not exist anymore

DevelopmentCreation of the SpaceShipOne

One passenger aircraft (Burt Rutan)Test aircraft

Creation of SpaceShipTwoTest flight are scheduled in 2011Official commercial flight in 2012

TimelineTIMELINE1969, July Richard Branson watched the moon landing on TV

at age nineteen. 1995, December Richard Branson plans for the birth of his

commercial spaceship project. 2002, July The Virgin team recruits Burt Rutan.

2004, September The Virgin team announces their sponsorship of SpaceShipOne and future plans for commercial spaceships.

2004, October SpaceShipOne wins the $10million prize and Virgin Galactic was born.

2005, July Virgin Galactic announces the new creation of SpaceShipTwo which accommodates six passengers plus two pilots.

2005, August Virgin Galactic released tickets to the public.

2006, Jauary Media coverage started growing rapidly.

2011 SpaceShipTwo will be undergoing test flights.

2012 Commercial spaceships will start.

References 1. "Lift off! Virgin Galactic's space tourism rocket soars to heavens in first test flight Read more:

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