Virgin Galactic grounded after pin ‘detaches’ on space tourism voyage
In space, no one can hear a pin drop. Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic rocket was forced to land after parts fell off during its first space tourism flight in 2024. On January 26th, during the latest spaceflight, Galactic 06, an “alignment pin came loose.” The company announced on Tuesday. This pin was used to join […]
Virgin Galactic mothership loses alignment pin during space plane launch,
Astronaut John Shoffner talks about Sir Richard Branson’s rocket-powered spaceplane mission at Barney & Co. Aerospace and space travel company Virgin Galactic announced Monday that a small alignment pin has come loose from the Galactic 06 space flight. An alignment pin came off the launch pylon of the company’s mother ship, VMS Eve, during flight. […]
US Virgin Islands to construct artificial reef to protect itself from storms
The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon build its first artificial reef to protect its coast and make the U.S. territory more resilient against future storms, officials announced Thursday. The 18-foot-by-12-foot reef will be installed near the coast around St. Thomas and is expected to be completed by July, according to the island's Department of Planning […]
Virgin Islands report total power outage on St. Croix
The U.S. Virgin Islands reported an island-wide power outage on St. Croix on Monday, forcing authorities to close schools and government offices. Croix, resident of St. Louis, sues government over water contaminated with lead and copper The island's Water and Power Authority said in a statement that power was cut off at the Estate Richmond […]