Richard Branson's Space Trip: Richard Branson, who returned from a 60-minute space trip, said - this is a memorable experience of life, we reached here after 17 years of hard work
VSS Unity with Indian-origin Sirisha Bandla flew to space, launched from New Mexico's spaceport
The Virgin Galactic Company's spacecraft took off on Sunday. Now a big chapter has been added in the history of space travel.
Indian-origin aeronautical engineer Sirisha Bandla flew to space on Sunday. The twin-fuselage Whitenight Carrier Aircraft of the spacecraft company Virgin Galactic was launched from 'Spaceport America' in New Mexico, USA at 8 pm Indian time. Company founder Richard Branson, three crew members and two pilots were also involved in this flight. This plane took VSS Unity to space.
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This mission was accomplished by the spaceship VSS Unity, built by Branson's company. The VSS detached from the Unity aircraft after going 50,000 feet or 15 kilometers above the Earth. After this it started its engine for further journey and proceeded towards Mack 3. At an altitude of more than 50 miles or 80 kilometers, Mack 3 is considered the edge of space by US agencies.
Astronauts in space for a few minutes
After reaching the altitude, the astronauts felt weightlessness. He also saw the shape of the earth from the 17 windows of the ship. This journey lasted for a few minutes, after which the ship re-entered the atmosphere and returned to the landing strip at Spaceport America. Let us tell you that VSS Unity is a private jet shaped spacecraft. Branson's official role is to evaluate the personal astronaut experience to enhance travel for future customers.
Nearly 600 tickets have already been sold to people from 60 different countries, including Hollywood celebrities. Ticket prices range from $ 200,000 to $ 250,000 i.e. around 1.5 crore rupees to more than one crore 86 lakh rupees. The main purpose of the journey on which Richard Branson went, is to send people on space travel in the future. Even before this, the company has done many tests.
Sirisha Bandla conducted scientific experiments
The four mission specialists shared their post-flight experiences. This was Unity's 22nd flight and the fourth launch to space. Indian-origin Sirisha Bandla conducted scientific experiments at different levels of flight. The job of the company's Chief Astronaut Trainer was to ensure that everyone remained safe. At present, six people were sent through Unity 22 flight. Although eight people can board this spacecraft. Four mission specialists were also included in this team.
Seeing Earth from Space 'Magical' Experience
An hour after launch, Richard safely returned to Earth and said of this journey, 'experience of a lifetime.' The rocket he flew is being prepared by his company for 17 years. He said that I have dreamed of this moment since childhood but you are never ready to see the view of the earth from space. In a post-flight press conference, Richard said the whole experience was magical. After traveling to space in his own rocket, he has left behind industrialist Amazon owner Jeff Bezos and SpaceX owner Elon Musk, who dreamed of going to space.