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khalnayaksstuff · 17 days

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Gopichand Thotakura: The Next Indian Astronaut Heading to Space with Blue Origin

Gopichand Thotakura is set to become the second Indian to travel to space and first Indian Space tourist with Blue Origin, a space tourism company founded by Jeff Bezos.Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to travel to space, while Kalpana Chawla was the first woman of Indian origin to go to space.

Blue Origin's NS-25 Mission

The NS-25 New Shepard mission will include six individuals, one of whom is Gopichand Thotakura.

Notable crew member Ed Dwight was selected by NASA in 1961 but could not participate due to the Cold War rivalry.

The launch is expected to take place in the fourth week of April, making Thota the second Indian to go to space after Rakesh Sharma in 1984.

Thota will be the first civilian astronaut from India, as previous Indian astronauts were US citizens of Indian origin.

The mission is a sub-orbital flight, reaching an altitude of 100 kilometers above the Earth and crossing the Karman line, the boundary between Earth and space.

Blue Origin's Space Tourism

Blue Origin has completed six astronaut missions, carrying a total of 31 humans above the Karman line.

The spacecraft takes passengers on a space tourism journey, providing them with a unique experience before returning them safely to Earth.

The interior features a cabin where passengers can observe the surroundings.

The flight lasts for 11 minutes, during which passengers travel at three times the speed of sound and experience weightlessness.

A parachute is deployed to gradually bring the person back to Earth.

Gopichand Thotakura

Gopichand Thotakura, born in Vijayawada, India, now runs a multi-million dollar company called Preserve Life Corporation in the United States.

He also operates the Global Center for Holistic Wellness.

Thotakura has always been fascinated by space and is a trained pilot with a bachelor's degree in aeronautical science from the US.

He spent around 10 years running a medical air evacuation service in India.

Thotakura has a passion for space exploration and obtained his pilot's license before acquiring his driver's license.

His family members were surprised and excited when they learned about his upcoming space travel.

Thotakura hopes his journey will inspire Indian children to pursue careers in astronomy and astronautics.

Space Tourism Industry

Two companies, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic, are currently competing in the space tourism industry.

Blue Origin has an interesting pricing strategy, with non-famous individuals paying $8 million for a space experience, while celebrities and influencers may not have to pay anything in exchange for promotion.

Blue Origin sees this as a business opportunity, with potential benefits such as increased excitement and interest among the wealthy in India, leading to more customers for the company.

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enterprisewired · 5 months

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Virgin Galactic Implements Workforce Reduction as Focus Shifts to Next-Generation Suborbital Vehicle

Virgin Galactic has made the strategic decision to reduce its workforce and cut down on expenses as it shifts its attention towards the development of the Delta class of suborbital spaceplanes. This move is aimed at conserving resources and prioritizing the company’s future endeavors.

While specific details, such as the number of employees being affected, were not provided, the company mentioned that the process of notifying impacted employees is ongoing. Further information on these changes will be presented during the company’s scheduled earnings call on November 8.

The company also disclosed that its facilities would remain closed for the week. According to Virgin Galactic’s annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in February, the company had 1,166 employees as of the end of 2022.

The Focus on Delta Class

Michael Colglazier, CEO of Virgin Galactic, highlighted that these workforce reductions and cost-cutting measures are in alignment with the company’s commitment to preserving its financial resources for the development of the Delta class of spaceplanes. The Delta vehicles are envisioned to offer more frequent and cost-effective suborbital flights, distinguishing them from the existing SpaceShipTwo suborbital vehicle, VSS Unity.

Colglazier also pointed out the “uncertainty” in the markets, attributing it to high-interest rates and geopolitical events. He emphasized that such uncertainty has made it less favorable to access capital in the near term. In light of this, the company aims to direct its resources towards the Delta program, while streamlining and minimizing activities outside this program.

In his message to employees, Colglazier stated, “The Delta ships are powerful economic engines,” and continued, “To bring them into service, we need to extend our strong financial position and reduce our reliance on unpredictable capital markets. We will accomplish this, but it requires us to redirect our resources toward the Delta ships while streamlining and reducing our work outside of the Delta program.”

Financial Snapshot and Future Projections

Virgin Galactic reported having $980 million in cash and equivalents at the close of the second quarter of the current year, coinciding with a net loss of $134.4 million. Although the estimated costs for developing the Delta vehicles were not disclosed, the company anticipates their entry into service by 2026. While the existing VSS Unity can accommodate up to four customers per monthly flight, the company projects only limited revenue from it.

Previous Cost-Cutting Measures

The company had previously implemented cost-saving measures, including delaying work on a new line of mothership aircraft by approximately a year, which are responsible for carrying the Delta-class spaceplanes into the air. The decision was made considering the possibility of utilizing the current mothership aircraft, VMS Eve, for test flights of Delta-class vehicles. Virgin Galactic had also deprioritized the introduction of another spaceplane, VSS Imagine, before the rollout of the Delta line of vehicles.

It remains to be seen how these workforce reductions will impact the operations of VSS Unity, especially after it recently completed its fifth commercial flight, Galactic 05, carrying two researchers and a private astronaut. With VMS Eve, both vehicles are now set to undergo annual maintenance, with flights resuming in January, as announced by the company.

Virgin Galactic is navigating through a crucial phase in its journey, making tough decisions to ensure it remains on track for its ambitious plans in the space tourism industry. The strategic realignment underscores the challenges and uncertainties that are often associated with groundbreaking endeavors in space exploration.

Also Read: Nokia Announces Significant Workforce Reduction Amid Challenging Market Conditions

#VirginGalactic #SpaceTravel #DeltaClass #WorkforceReduction #SpaceTourism #DeltaProgram

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cristalgarciarealty · 6 months

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jjbizconsult · 9 months

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Virgin Galactic News: Exciting First Tourist Flight to Space

Virgin Galactic News: Exciting First Tourist Flight to Space. Exciting First Tourist Flight to Space Virgin Galactic successfully completed its second commercial spaceflight on Thursday, the first to carry private-paying tourists. The flight, called Galactic 02, launched from Spaceport America in New Mexico and carried four people, including two pilots, a Virgin Galactic chief astronaut…

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todayonglobe · 10 months

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Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes their Historic Commercial Spaceflight

Virgin Galactic and Richard Branson made history with the successful completion of their first-ever commercial spaceflight, carrying research payloads and a crew from the Italian Air Force and the National Research Council of Italy.

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perpetualpixelnews · 10 months

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biglisbonnews · 1 year

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Virgin Orbit's share price hit a new record low in the wake of mass layoffs Richard Branson’s rocket company is running out of fuel.Read more... https://qz.com/virgin-orbit-layoffs-share-price-record-low-1850286832

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bannerorgin · 1 year

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sifytech · 1 year

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The Sky is NOT the Limit!

SpaceX? Virgin Galactic? Blue Origin? Adarsh explores the upcoming plans for commercial space travel. Read More. https://www.sify.com/science-tech/the-sky-is-not-the-limit/

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spacedazetx · 1 year

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rsabmp · 1 year

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cryptograndeenews · 2 years

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Chinese CAS Space will enter the suborbital tourism market: everything is like Blue Origin, only cheaper.

Yang Yiqiang, a veteran of the Chinese space industry and founder of the private company CAS Space, said that the country's first suborbital tourist flight will take place no later than 2025. By 2027, suborbital tourism in China will flourish and become cheaper than the offers of the American companies Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic. Suborbital flights will be available to most people, which will make them in demand… Detail: https://bitcoingrandee.com/news NEWS

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izatrini · 2 years

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Virgin Galactic Makes Tickets Available to Virtuoso Clients - Luxury Travel Advisor http://dlvr.it/SVTsTm

#Virtuoso #VirginGalactic

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jjbizconsult · 9 months

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Virgin Galactic: The First Steps to Space Tourism

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outer-space-youtube · 10 months

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Virgin Galactic Commercial Mission!

FINALLY!! Virgin Galactic launches first ever commercial mission!! LIVE COVERAGE! Virgin Galactic finely took flight; the passengers boarded the small craft strapped to a double wide high-altitude jet, and weighted… https://www.virgingalactic.com/  It looks like they flew around for ‘hours’ until the space ship 2 was let go from the Carrier Jet that carid the space ship to a high enough…

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#/VirginGalactic #@astro_angry

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studytips21 · 1 year

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