https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/04/06/virgin_spaceplane_makes_maiden_rocketpowered_flight/ >VIDEO Virgin Galactic’s space tourism operation conducted its first rocket-powered flight on Thursday, and appears to have recorded a roaring success. >A craft named VSS Unity was hoisted to an altitude of 46,5000 feet by designated schlep-plane WhiteKnightTwo, then released.