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Virgin Galactic unveils Apeiron spaceplane ahead of planned 2027 commercial flights
Gizmodo reports Apeiron is designed to carry six passengers, two more than Virgin Galactic’s retired VSS Unity.
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The Verge reports Apeiron is Virgin Galactic’s first Delta-class spacecraft. Following its last commercial flight in June 2024, the company expects its lead spaceship to begin commercial flights in early Q2 2027 after additional avionics software work. Gizmodo reports Apeiron has arrived at Spaceport America for flight-test preparations and is designed to carry six passengers, compared with VSS Unity’s four.
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