Video: Virgin Galactic test flight and tour
Video of a media tour of Virgin Galactic’s facility at Spaceport America in New Mexico, USA,
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Ben Sampson
Ben has worked all of his career as a journalist and now editor, covering almost all aspects of technology, engineering and industry. In the last 16 years he has written on subjects from nuclear submarines and autonomous cars to future design and manufacturing technologies and commercial aviation. Latterly editor of a leading engineering magazine, he brings an eye for a great story and lots of experience to the team.
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