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Virgin Galactic Eyes Passenger Space Travel

from National Public Radio
July 18, 2011

As NASA ends its shuttle program this week, a private company is gearing up for business. Virgin Galactic is hoping to begin offering rides into space soon. The company is still vague about its exact timeline for a launch, though official hope for a liftoff in about 18 months.

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  • Morning Edition, July 18, 2011
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