'Completing Development Flight 2 is a defining moment for Space Perspective,' Space Perspective founder and CTO Taber MacCallum said in a press release. This statement highlights the significance of their recent test flight, marking a crucial step towards human spaceflight.
Spaceship Neptune maintained cabin pressure and stability at peak altitude. This confirmed the safety, design and performance of the largest spaceflight capsule ever flown, with the largest windows ever flown,' Space Perspective stated.
Data collected during this test flight will pave the way for the development of crewed test flights. The company reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and performance of the Spaceship Neptune for future human passengers.
During the launch, the massive space balloon filled with hydrogen, which lifted the Spaceship Neptune capsule into the sky at a gentle speed of roughly 12 miles per hour. The balloon's impressive scale also shows the ambitious nature of Space Perspective's mission.
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