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VGX PF04

January 31, 2023

Thanks to our patron Helen and Alan for recommending this episode!

Photo sources:

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-46550862

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_Galactic

https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/AAR1502.pdf

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=929750301124999

Research Sources:

https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/AAR1502.pdf

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=929750301124999

Video:

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-46550862
In Company Failures, Pilot Failures Tags Virgin Galactic, Powered Flight 4, Pilot Error, Company Error, Space
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