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Commercial Spaceflight: SpaceX and Virgin Galactic’s New Era

Commercial spaceflight has revolutionized space access, with SpaceX’s Crew Dragon and Starlink delivering low-Earth orbit services and Virgin Galactic’s suborbital tourism. Explore key successes, challenges, and the future of private-sector exploration, from microgravity research to lunar ambitions.

· By Mathew Lewallen · 2 min read

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Mathew Lewallen Mathew Lewallen

Aviation Program & Air Traffic Management Leader | Airspace Integration & Flight Planning Strategist | FAA/ICAO Airspace Policy Expert | U.S. Veteran | PhD Aviation Candidate

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Updated on Jul 21, 2025