Virgin Galactic announced on Wednesday that the upcoming “unity” mission will cover the first commercial research in the history of the company’s launch – the three charge that pays passengers from the Italian Air Force.
The IAF member cooperates with the National Research Council to study its impact on the human body transition from full 1G gravity to felt in orbit. The launch will also bring additional instruments designed to study the micro impact of various chemical and physical properties surrounding environment, according to Wednesday’s press releases from the company.
“The Italian Air Force always puts very important in the understanding of space and aerospace,” Lieutenant General Alberto Rosso, Chief of Staff of Italy, said in a statement prepared. “Aerospace is a natural operational extension of our institutional task. The strength in this domain is the asset for the country and is very important for its protection and security, which is why the Air Force provides a great emphasis on increasingly deepening its knowledge. With this mission, the Italian Air Force aims to start. Explore the potential implementation for this kind of vehicle – both civilians and military – and for further opportunities for technology, scientific and industrial growth. “
Unity 23, when launched during the window between the end of September and early October, will be the first Virgin Galactic flight since the founder of the company, Richard Branson and the crew finished their history flights in July.
