Virgin Galactic's Historic Commercial Spaceflight: Meet the Crew and Learn the Passenger Capacity

Virgin Galactic is set to launch its first commercial flight to the edge of space with a three-man crew from Italy, including two Italian air force officers and an aerospace engineer. The flight, dubbed Galactic 01, aims to collect scientific data and marks a milestone for Virgin Galactic's commercial operations, which were delayed due to regulatory investigations. The mission will take place aboard the spaceplane VSS Unity, reaching an altitude of about 50 miles above the New Mexico desert. Virgin Galactic aims to offer supersonic rocket speed and weightlessness experiences to wealthy individuals interested in space tourism.