Virgin Galactic will attempt to send its supersonic aircraft into space TODAY & # 39; HUI

Today, Virgin Galactic will attempt to send its supersonic plane to the edge of space for the second time.

The private space agency of Richard Branson made his first space flight at the end of last year and will try today to return his space plane, VSS Unity, in the dark sky.

In a blog on his site, Virgin Galactic explained: "With the usual warnings that apply to all test flights and with the weather uncertainties at this time of year in Mojave , the window of the fifth flight of supersonic engine test opens tomorrow, Wednesday, February 20.

If Virgin Galactic has already managed to send VSS Unity into space, she hopes to be able to test different factors this time around.

The blog explains, "So, for this flight, we will expand the envelope to gather vital new data critical to future tests and operations, including the vehicle's center of gravity."

The space plane will be slightly heavier than the last time, and close to a complete commercial weight.

During the test flight, VSS Unity will be co-piloted by Mike Masucci and Dave Mackay.

Virgin Galactic added, "As we prepare for this next flight, we do it with meticulous care and great attention to detail.

"As usual, there is no guarantee that everything will go as planned or that everything will work perfectly, and the team's top priority is to bring the crew and the spaceship home.

"Whether or not we reach all of our targets for the next flight, we remain committed to completing the final stages of the flight test as quickly as possible, but especially in the safest and safest way possible."

It is not clear at what time the flight test will take place.

Mirror Online will keep you informed when more details are released.