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Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo reusable space vehicle completed its third supersonic test flight on Friday, successfully reaching its highest altitude yet. The craft was first lifted to a height of about 46,000 feet (14,021m) by Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo carrier aircraft. Once aloft, its rocket motor was fired for 20 …

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      Re: The heat is not from friction

      The heat on re-entry is usually friction, but as long as you give it a few seconds, maybe kiss her neck a bit, you can over come this without using force.

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