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RE: LeoThread 2024-12-08 08:18

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Part 5/8:

The risks of space exploration continued into the 21st century, as demonstrated by the tragic test flight of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo on October 31, 2014. During the launch in California's Mojave Desert, pilot Michael Alsbury lost his life when the spacecraft disintegrated mid-air due to premature unlocking of the tail section.

Alsbury's co-pilot, Peter Siebold, although injured, narrowly escaped, becoming the first person in history to survive a spacecraft disintegration during a flight. This incident emphasizes the complexities and dangers of aerospace testing, showcasing that even advanced systems can yield catastrophic failures.

The Challenger and Columbia Disasters: Lessons Learned