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Branson's Aircraft: Beyond Space Tourism

Applications include satelites, drones and studying climate change

By Paul Stinson, Newser User

Posted Aug 3, 2008 11:19 AM CDT

(Newser) – Though space tourism is an exciting feat in itself, it’s just the beginning of the possibilities for Virgin Galactic’s White Knight Two, the Economist notes. The carbon-composite plane doubles as a spaceship’s first stage, and is capable of launching satellites, transporting replacement... Read full story »

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