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March 31, 2021

Airborne 03.31.21: SpaceShip III Unveiled, Inspiration 4, Kodiak 100 Series III

Also: Hartzell 3-Blade Navigator, Heroes at Sun 'n Fun, SnF Press Conferences, ARTEX Gets Boeing Nod

Virgin Galactic has added the first SpaceShip III to its fleet. VSS Imagine will commence ground testing, with glide flights planned for this summer from Spaceport America in New Mexico. The livery design, finished entirely with a mirror-like material, reflects the surrounding environment, constantly changing color and appearance as it travels from earth to sky to space. Along with providing thermal protection, this dynamic material is appealing to the human eye. The SpaceShip III class of vehicles are built to enable improved performance in terms of maintenance access and flight rate. The Kodiak 100 Series III has been unveiled. Marking its official launch was Monday's del

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Inspiration4 has disclosed the final two members of the four-person crew that will undertake a historic voyage to the stars later this year. Christopher Sembroski of Everett, WA and Dr. Sian Proctor of Tempe, AZ will join previously announced crew member Hayley Arceneaux under the command of Jared Isaacman. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will launch the crew aboard a Dragon spacecraft later this year.