Virgin Galactic's Historic First Commercial Spaceflight Launches

Virgin Galactic is set to launch its first commercial rocket plane spaceflight, with a three-man crew from Italy joining the flight. The mission is touted as a scientific one, with the crew planning to collect biometric data and conduct experiments in microgravity conditions. The flight comes after delays in the test campaign due to regulatory investigations. Virgin Galactic is one of several private ventures catering to wealthy individuals seeking the experience of spaceflight.