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Is Virgin Galactic's spaceplane a legitimate spacecraft or a glorified carnival ride that fails to reach orbit?
As space tourism accelerates in 2026, the line between genuine spacecraft and high-altitude thrill rides grows blurrier, with Virgin Galactic's suborbital hops sparking debate over what qualifies as 'spaceflight.' Cast your vote on whether its SpaceShipTwo deserves the spacecraft label or is merely an expensive carnival ride.
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