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Welcome to Space: Land Rover Provide Behind the Scenes Look into Historic Virgin Galactic Flight

Sir Richard Branson’s commercial spaceline took flight from their Mojave Air and Space Port base in California, USA

California, USA: Land Rover have revealed a special ‘behind the scenes’ peek into Virgin Galactic’s operation, following its historic flight into space last week.

The spaceline travelled 51.4 miles above Earth, a feat which wouldn’t have been achieved without the thorough testing and preparation that has taken place over the last few months. Land Rover have been a relied-upon figure in the operational process for Virgin Galactic, with Land Rover’s fleet of vehicles becoming a part of daily life for the space team. 

The partnership between Land Rover and Virgin Galactic was for formed back in 2014, with both sharing visions of pioneering spirit, technological innovation and sense of adventure. The togetherness illustrates the commitment that both brands share to iconic design and engineering excellence, and a desire to push the boundaries of travel for the next generation.


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