Virgin Galactic’s spaceship cabin revealed
LOSANGELES: Passengers flying Virgin Galactic on suborbital trips into space will be able to see themselves floating weightless against the backdrop of the Earth below while 16 cameras document the adventures, the company said on Tuesday.
Highly detailed amenities to enhance the customer flight experience were shown in an online event revealing the cabin of the company’s rocket plane, a type called Spaceshiptwo, which is undergoing testing in preparation for commercial service.
G-FORCES, MOOD LIGHTING ADJUSTMENTS
There are a dozen windows for viewing, seats that will be customised for each flight’s six passengers and capable of adjusting for G-forces, and mood lighting. Designer Jeremy Brown said the passengers’ most lasting impression may come from a large mirror at the rear of the cabin.
Virgin Galactic was founded by British billionaire Richard Branson.