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USA. The USAF thinks about possible investments in space cargo planes

It would allow to transport goods faster and cheaper

The founder of Virgin Orbit Richard Branson spoke at a meeting of the "Airlift Tanker" in Dallas. He supported his idea of using space planes to transport goods faster and cheaper in the world. Speaking to the commander of Air Mobility Command, general Maryanne Miller, the entrepreneur recalled how Virgin is discussing with the US Air Force in order to increase the "space" transportation capacity of...

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Dallas, USA, 10/30/2018 13:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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