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VSS Unity GF03

Launched

February 24, 2017

Launch Successful

Summary

VSS Unity GF03 launched on a Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo from Mojave Air and Space Port, Air launch to Suborbital flight on February 24, 2017. It was Virgin Galactic's 44th launch and 1st this year. It was the 44th SpaceShipTwo flight and the 1st this year. The payload was bound for Suborbital (Sub). 2 crew members flew: Frederick W. Sturckow and David Mackay. The spacecraft was VSS Unity (N202VG).

Watch
No webcast on record.
Booster
No booster details on record.
Mission
Test Flight · Suborbital (Sub)
Milestone
44th SpaceShipTwo flight · 1st this yearVirgin Galactic's 44th launch1st this year

Crew

2 people

Spacecraft

VSS Unity (N202VG)

VSS Unity, previously referred to as VSS Voyager, is a SpaceShipTwo-class suborbital rocket-powered crewed spaceplane. It is the second SpaceShipTwo to be built and will be used as part of the Virgin Galactic fleet.

  • Destination: Suborbital
  • Mission length: under an hour

VSS Unity successfully landed back at the Mojave Air and Space Port after this flight.

Flight preview

About this launch

Free glide test flight of VSS Unity.

Pad

Map of Mojave Air and Space Port

Mojave Air and Space Port, Air launch to Suborbital flight

44th launch from Mojave Air and Space Port, 1st this year · 63rd from Air launch to Suborbital flight

53 launches from this pad · 86 from Air launch to Suborbital flight

64 days after the previous launch from this pad

Questions

When did VSS Unity GF03 launch?

VSS Unity GF03 launched on February 24, 2017. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.

Where can I watch VSS Unity GF03?

No webcast is on record for this launch.

What rocket launched VSS Unity GF03?

SpaceShipTwo, flown by Virgin Galactic. SpaceShipTwo spec sheet

Where did VSS Unity GF03 launch from?

Mojave Air and Space Port, Air launch to Suborbital flight.

What orbit was VSS Unity GF03 going to?

Suborbital (Sub), a test flight mission.