Virgin Galactic returns Unity to flight to prepare for next-generation spaceplane

Published on May 28, 2026
Virgin Galactic glide flight

The Virgin Galactic spaceplane used for the company’s first commercial flights has returned to service to train its pilots for its next-generation spacecraft.

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