Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson anticipates extra astronauts from the Caribbean

Following the triumphant house voyage of an Antiguan mother-daughter duo, Keisha Schahaff and Anastasia Mayers, final Thursday, Virgin Galactic’s founder, Sir Richard Branson, foresees an increase in astronauts hailing from the Caribbean.

In line with media reviews, Branson underscored that bodily disabilities wouldn’t impede aspirations of house journey. 

He indicated that this was illustrated when former Olympian Jon Goodwin, who battles Parkinson’s illness, was among the many trio of personal vacationers on the current flight.

Virgin Galactic’s milestones at Spaceport America

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Virgin Galactic marked a brand new milestone this month, launching its first non-public astronaut mission and second industrial spaceflight from its Spaceport America, New Mexico location.

The VSS Unity soared with three non-public passengers: Keisha Schahaff, 46, her daughter Anastasia Mayers, 18, and Jon Goodwin, 80, complemented by a group of three crew members.

Making historical past: The Caribbean’s first mother-daughter house duo

Notably, Schahaff and Mayers haven’t solely etched their names because the premier Antiguans to journey to house however have additionally made historical past as the primary mother-daughter pair from the Caribbean to attain this feat.

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To have fun the monumental event, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority hosted two public watch events. The gesture ensured that all the nation may partake within the euphoria and cheer on their pioneering nation girls.

Charles Fernandez, the Tourism Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, expressed the nation’s delight and admiration for the duo, noting their endeavor stands as a testomony to the adventurous spirit of Antigua and Barbuda. 

He emphasised that their journey would encourage numerous people who harbor desires of house journey. Furthermore, it displays the resilience and ambition of the Antiguans and Barbudans who constantly problem and overcome limitations.