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A malfunction on Virgin Galactic's commercial space travel plane saw the craft "drop like a rock" and nosedive towards earth during a test flight, it has been revealed.
Pilots were able to regain control of SpaceShipTwo and land the craft safely after the heart-stopping moment, space.com reported.
The event was seen as a source of embarrassment for Richard Branson, who has pioneered his space tourism company for years.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo 'Dropped Like A Rock' During Test Flight
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