At the International Astronautical Congress’ plenary session last night (Tuesday 30 September) Virgin Galactic president Will Whitehorn and UK small satellite specialist Surrey Satellite Technology chief executive Sir Martin Sweeting gave presentations (usual promo stuff so I didn’t bother recording it) and then took questions
Click through to the extended section of this blog to see their answers and Whitehorn talk about Virgin Galactic’s brief dealings with the sex industry
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