1/ People misunderstand space and its implications. Since the Apollo project, focusing on space has allowed engineers and scientists to push the boundaries of the possible.
2/ Those advances would then find their way into our day to day lives - because when things are engineered for microscopic tolerances in space, they enable seemingly magical things on earth.
3/ We are now on the verge of a global expansion of space - from pervasive internet connectivity and interplanetary travel to space tourism.
4/ All of this will create a waterfall of technical progress that can benefit all of humanity. Today was another small but key step towards this mission.
5/ Commercial space tourism will play an important role if we are to become a robust multi planetary species. It will require lots of innovation and iteration.
6/ @VirginGalactic will continue to be a leader in this space and I congratulate @RichardBranson and the entire team on reaching another important milestone. Onwards and upwards.
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