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Virgin Galactic and NASA have launched a new program to train private astronauts

25-Jun-20 12:30

Virgin Galactic and NASA have launched a new program to train private astronauts

Virgin Galactic announced it has signed a deal with NASA to develop a “private orbital astronaut readiness program” that trains and supports private astronauts for missions to the International Space Station.

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Richard Bradbury


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