Bethesda, MD (SPX) Sep 01, 2024
The crash of the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo, known as VSS Enterprise, on October 31, 2014, marked a significant setback in the emerging commercial space industry. The spacecraft broke apart mid-flight during a test run, leading to the death of co-pilot Michael Alsbury and severe injuries to pilot Peter Siebold. The accident occurred over the Mojave Desert in California and triggered investigat