http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014 ... ash-mojave
There will be calls for the end of space travel due to 2 major space accidents in 2 days. If anything the message of the movie is to NOT give up on space travel and the exploration of this universe. Many people died during Nasa's pursuit for the moon but it persevered and got to the moon. I hope those who do watch the movie realise this is also a message of the movie to not give up on what Man can accomplish despite hiccups
One of Virgin Galactic’s rocket planes crashed during a test flight on Friday, killing one person on board and seriously injuring another.
The plane, SpaceShipTwo, was undertaking a test flight as part of Virgin Galactic’s plans for commercial space travel when “anomaly” occurred, the company said.
— Virgin Galactic (@virgingalactic)
October 31, 2014
#SpaceShipTwo has experienced an in-flight anomaly. Additional info and statement forthcoming.
Two pilots are usually on board for the test flights, launched from a base in the Mojave desert. According to the Associated Press, the California Highway Patrol reported one fatality, and “one major injury”.
SpaceShipTwo is the second-stage launch vehicle for Virgin Galactic’s space flight program. It is designed to disconnect from the propeller-engined WhiteKnight (WK2) craft and ascend to space under rocket power, then return to earth on its own power.
There will be calls for the end of space travel due to 2 major space accidents in 2 days. If anything the message of the movie is to NOT give up on space travel and the exploration of this universe. Many people died during Nasa's pursuit for the moon but it persevered and got to the moon. I hope those who do watch the movie realise this is also a message of the movie to not give up on what Man can accomplish despite hiccups