Virgin Galactic's 'Galactic 05' Research Mission Marks Sixth Flight in Six Months

Virgin Galactic has announced that its 'Galactic 05' research mission will open on November 2, 2023, marking the company's sixth spaceflight this year and tenth overall. The mission will convert Virgin Galactic's Spaceship into a suborbital space lab for scientific research, with five experiments planned. The crew will include scientist Dr. Alan Stern and researcher Kellie Gerardi, who will conduct various research activities during the flight. This mission highlights Virgin Galactic's commitment to providing affordable access to space for microgravity and space-based research.