Jan 15, 2010

Posted by in current, private

Scientists training for sub-orbital flights

SpaceShipTwo: Scientists will need to work fast!

Jack Schmitt got the BIG flight for a scientist. In 1972, flying the final Apollo lunar mission, he got to practice his geology on the moon.

Now, more scientists are getting ready to fly in space and do experiments…this time taking shorter flights on private spaceships. Included in the schedule for the 13 trainees was a ride on a centrifuge. At least  one private space company—Virgin Galactic—has discussed the possibility of flying scientists on research flight.

Of course, if these scientists fly on VG’s “SpaceShipTwo”, they’ll need to work fast. The spacecraft spends only about 5 minutes in space on it’s sub-orbital flight.

  • Anonymous

    the SS2 is TOO dangerous and the FAA will NEVER allow it to fly with tourists nor scientists

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