Final report on Virgin Galactic crash expected Tuesday
Final report on Virgin Galactic crash expected Tuesday
July 27--After a nine-month investigation, federal safety officials plan to announce Tuesday what they believe caused Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo, an experimental rocket ship, to break apart high above the Mojave desert last fall, killing one of two pilots.
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Virgin Galactic: 'Single human error' led to catastrophic crash, NTSB says
Virgin Galactic: 'Single human error' led to catastrophic crash, NTSB says
July 28--Federal safety officials Tuesday blamed the builder of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo for failing to anticipate the copilot error that caused the aircraft's disintegration during a test flight nine months ago.
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Virgin Galactic crash: SpaceShipTwo accident in Mojave Desert blamed on human error
Virgin Galactic crash: SpaceShipTwo accident in Mojave Desert blamed on human error
Despite the failure of Richard Branson's ambitious craft, plans for star-studded maiden flights are still all systems go
The Independent UK
The Independent UK