The FAA has grounded all Virgin Galactic flights as it investigates a July launch that sent billionaire founder Richard Branson into space.
FAA Has Grounded Virgin Galactic As It Investigates Flight Path Concerns
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has grounded all Virgin Galactic flights to investigate Richard Branson's July Unity 22 spaceflight.
- The probe was initiated after reports claimed the ship veered off course during descent, exiting its designated air traffic control clearance area.
- Virgin Galactic acknowledges the flight path deviation due to high-altitude winds but maintains the flight was safe and pilots responded appropriately, with no danger to passengers or crew.
- A former Virgin Galactic test pilot, however, disputes the company's claims, asserting pilots failed to trim, winds were normal, and the craft entered unauthorized airspace.
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