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   Virgin Galactic is not allowed to conduct space flights for the time being.   
   The US aviation authority FAA has grounded spaceplane SpaceShipTwo as it   
   investigates an incident that occurred during the first passenger space flight   
   on July 11th.   
       
   During that flight, with owner Richard Branson and five Virgin Galactic   
   employees on board, SpaceShipTwo deviated from its course during the descent.   
   As a result, the spacecraft ended up outside the so-called air traffic control   
   clearance area. It is being investigated whether the incident has endangered   
   public safety.   
       
   Virgin Galactic said the sudden change of course was caused by high-altitude   
   winds. According to the company, both pilots responded adequately. In a   
   statement, Virgin Galactic said the flight was "a safe and successful test   
   flight that complied with our flight procedures and training protocols."   
       
   Virgin Galactic planned to take three Italian researchers to the edge of space   
   within weeks. During its maiden flight on July 11, SpaceShipTwo reached a   
   maximum altitude of 86 kilometers.   
      
   --- DB4 - Sep 01 2021   
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