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Virgin Galactic VSS Unity Flight #3

On July 26, VSS Unity underwent another test flight and hit altitudes of 170,800 feet (52,060 meters) and Mach 2.47. Dr Andy Quinn commentates on the event, providing expert insight and analysis, and you can Read more…

By YourSpaceflight, 2 years ago July 30, 2018
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Blue Origin Mission 9: Mannequin Skywalker returns! Commentary and analysis by Dr Andy Quinn

Dr Andy Quinn brings commentary & insight to Blue Origin’s 9th mission – which turns out to be “yet another day at the office” for the awesome Blue Origin team,! Plenty to analyse and discuss, Read more…

By YourSpaceflight, 3 years ago July 22, 2018
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Per Wimmer – Exclusive interview with the adventurer and future private astronaut

Dr Andy Quinn and Per Wimmer talk about private spaceflight, the second space race and everything in between, discussing frontrunners Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin and what prospective space participants should expect when they blast Read more…

By YourSpaceflight, 3 years ago June 24, 2018
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VSS Unity – the second powered test flight with commentary from Dr Andy Quinn

Join Andy as he talks us through Virgin Galactic’s latest test flight for VSS Unity, from the uncut video posted by Space.com! https://www.space.com/40750-virgin-galactic-spaceshiptwo-unity-uncut-flight-video.html

By YourSpaceflight, 3 years ago June 14, 2018
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Blue Origin New Shepard mission 8, 140,000km and 2,000mph in less than 2 minutes!

Join Dr Andy Quinn was we hand over to mission control for the final countdown on Blue Origin & New Shepherd’s 8th mission! 140,000ft and 2000mph in less than 2 minutes

By YourSpaceflight, 3 years ago April 30, 2018
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Blue Origin Mission 8 preview & commentary by Dr Andy Quinn

Thanks for joining us as we listen in on the launch of Blue Origin’s 8th mission! Introduction Transcript: Couple of delays today, some thunderstorms reported (presuming weather is cause of delays and not technical) We’re Read more…

By YourSpaceflight, 3 years ago April 29, 2018
Interviews

Interview 2 with Vijay, aerospace engineer & BBC2 Astronauts contestant

Dr Andy Quinn catches up Vijay after BBC2’s Astronauts: Do you have what it takes? series came to a close to get Vijay’s thoughts on the challenges of the series and on the wider second Read more…

By YourSpaceflight, 3 years ago November 25, 2017
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Cosmochemistry – easier than flying a helicopter? #astronauts

Check out this clip from last week’s episode of BBC2’s Astronauts series, where Tim, a cosmochemistry PhD student attempts to handle a tricky helicopter training session! http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05cgntr

By YourSpaceflight, 3 years ago August 27, 2017
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Do you have what it takes to be an #astronaut?

Do you have the right stuff? Check out this clip from BBC2’s new Astronauts series and see what you think! Could you conquer your fears? http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05cgnxk

By YourSpaceflight, 3 years ago August 27, 2017
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BBC2: Astronauts hype!

Who’s excited for the episode of BBC2’s awesome new series? Here’s what we’ve got to look forward to: The remaining astronaut candidates are put through more demanding tests by astronaut Chris Hadfield and his expert Read more…

By YourSpaceflight, 3 years ago August 27, 2017

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