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Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo unveiled

Mojave, USA - At Mojave spaceport, California

On Monday Virgin Galactic unveiled SpaceShipTwo to the world at Mojave Spaceport, California. In presence of press, future astronauts and VIP guests gathered in the desert for a press conference and to view the roll out of the world’s first commercial spaceline. The ship has been dubbed "VSS Enterprise" as suggested by sir Richard Branson's daughter. Sir Branson the press conference, special recognition w...

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Rome, Italy, 12/09/2009 14:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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