With Virgin Galactic rolling out WhiteKnightTwo on Monday we thought it would be fun to highlight the Virgin Galactic experience. This animation shows what it will be like to takeoff, drop from WhiteKNightTwo, blast in to space aboard SpaceShipTwo, feel what it is like in microgravity for 4 to 5 minutes and then land again safely on the ground.

 

 

 

 

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  1. July 30, 2008  2:55 am by Gina (StarbucksDiva) Reply

    Such an awesome peice of machinery that is. Beautiful animation!. When I hit the lottery this week. I will get everyone a ticket!!

    Thanks for such a great Daily as always Ben!!..Great job

  3. November 21, 2008  12:58 am by Johnathan Freeman Reply

    Wow! I am going to work hard and start saving for my ticket@ Great idea, and real courage to go for your dreams above the sky, Branson, you are awesome!

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