Virgin Galactic's first space tourists set to take off on June 29

Plus: SpaceX made ‘over a thousand’ changes to Starship ahead of second flight Sponsored by Virgin Galactic is finally gearing up for takeoff! The company just announced its crew for the inaugural Galactic 01 mission, slated for June 29. Earlier this month, the space tourism company announced that the second commercial spaceflight will take place likely in early August. The company plans to begin monthly commercial flights thereafter. You'll find more on this billionaire space program in our [Must Read]( plus the latest [SpaceX Starship]( news, below. But first, here’s [your video of the day](. Good morning. I’m Tim, an Editor at IE. This is the Blueprint. Let’s get going. Yesterday, Blueprint subscribers learned about the engineering challenges of using our oceans to remove CO₂. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receiv e exclusive interviews, features, and much more. VIDEO OF THE DAY [Ancient design secretly dominates modern architecture]( [Ancient design secretly dominates modern architecture]( See how elements like Greek columns, Roman arches, and age-old building materials continue to shape our spaces. INNOVATION SpaceX made 'over a thousand' changes to Starship ahead of second flight In an online discussion on Twitter, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk explained that SpaceX made a “tremendous number” of changes to Starship. “Well over a thousand,” he added. These changes were designed to give it a better chance of reaching orbit on its next attempt. [Read More]( THE SPONSOR OF THE DAY [BetterHelp]( [Summer is for soul searching. What better way to do that than in therapy?]( Summer is here, and so is self-discovery. BetterHelp has over 32,000 licensed therapists to help you explore your emotions and navigate life’s challenges, so you can feel refreshed, recharged, and ready to soak up all the joys of the summer season. 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