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Today's 'Galactic 07' flight marks the Company's seventh research mission with
Onboard 'Galactic 07': Astronaut 027 -
Astronaut 028 - Anand 'Andy'
Astronaut 029 -
Astronaut 030 -
'Galactic 07' Flight Facts
Take-off Time:
Altitude at Release: 44,562 ft
Apogee: 54.4 miles
Top Speed: Mach 2.96
Landing Time:
'Watching our pioneering spaceship Unity return from space on its final commercial flight was a breathtaking and proud moment as we celebrate the ship's unprecedented achievements in human spaceflight and build momentum for the rollout of our first
On today's flight, Atasever flew with three human-tended experiments, including custom headgear with brain activity monitoring sensors to collect physiological data related to human spaceflight; a dosimeter and two commercially available insulin pens to examine the ability to administer accurate insulin doses in microgravity. He also participated in four investigations carried out by Turkish researchers on the ground to understand physiological changes during suborbital spaceflight.
'I am beyond grateful to have represented my country on 'Galactic 07' and conduct groundbreaking research that will impact future space missions,' said Atasever. 'The successful completion of Ax-3 and now 'Galactic 07' is just the beginning of Turkiye's space endeavors. May our people at home continue to be inspired and dream beyond the stars.'
'Galactic 07' also flew two autonomous rack-mounted payloads supported by
The flight was
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Building on VSS Unity's unrivaled record in commercial human spaceflight (32 total flights, including 12 to space), the company is now producing its fourth-generation and most advanced spaceships, the Delta Class, expected to enter commercial service in 2026.
Pilot bios
Astronaut bios available here: https://www.virgingalactic.com/virgin-galactic-astronauts
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