TECHNOLOGY

All about Virgin Galactic's next flight

By Sanjana Shankar

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Galactic 02

Virgin Galactic is getting ready for its first private passenger spaceflight, called Galactic 02, which could launch as soon as August 10.

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Crew

The upcoming Galactic 02 will fly three members: an 80-year-old Olympian, Jon Goodwin, Keisha Schahaff, and her daughter Anastasia Mayers.

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Spaceflight

Goodwin is the only paying customer on the flight. Schahaff and Mayers got their seats via a fundraising draw for Space for Humanity.

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Galactic 01

Galactic 02 will be the company's second commercial spaceflight. It launched its first commercial spaceflight, Galactic 01, in late June.

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Launch timeline

The launch window for Galactic 02 opens on August 10. It will take off from Spaceport America, New Mexico. The company charges about Rs. 3.7 crore for a ticket.

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