Virgin Galactic Reveals SpaceShipTwo’s Sleek Cabin
SpaceshipTwo’s cabin configured for passengers in zero-g. Virgin Galactic live-streamed the first look at SpaceShipTwo’s cabin today as part of its 16-year quest to fly travelers into suborbital space (the reveal starts at the video’s ten-minute mark). What should the 600-plus future astronauts with reserved tickets expect? Mood lighting that adjusts to various stages of flight (and cuts out entirely in space to focus attention on Earth’s glow), a dozen circular windows with soft foam rings that double as handholds for moving about the cabin during weightlessness, and a large tinted mirror at the rear to allow passengers to perfect their zero-g acrobatics. Designers streamlined the interior to maximize passenger maneuverability. Seats will be sized specifically to fit each of its six passengers and feature pilot-controlled recline settings for greater comfort when g-forces intensify during rocket boost to Mach 3.5 and on re-entry; personal seat-back screens will provide data an...