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VSS Unity GF07

Launched

January 11, 2018

Launch Successful

Summary

VSS Unity GF07 launched on a Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo from Mojave Air and Space Port, Air launch to Suborbital flight on January 11, 2018. It was Virgin Galactic's 48th launch and 1st this year. It was the 48th SpaceShipTwo flight and the 1st this year. The payload was bound for Suborbital (Sub). 2 crew members flew: Mark Stucky and Michael Masucci. The spacecraft was VSS Unity (N202VG).

Watch
No webcast on record.
Booster
No booster details on record.
Mission
Test Flight · Suborbital (Sub)
Milestone
48th SpaceShipTwo flight · 1st this yearVirgin Galactic's 48th 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

48th launch from Mojave Air and Space Port, 1st this year · 67th from Air launch to Suborbital flight

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

160 days after the previous launch from this pad

Questions

When did VSS Unity GF07 launch?

VSS Unity GF07 launched on January 11, 2018. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.

Where can I watch VSS Unity GF07?

No webcast is on record for this launch.

What rocket launched VSS Unity GF07?

SpaceShipTwo, flown by Virgin Galactic. SpaceShipTwo spec sheet

Where did VSS Unity GF07 launch from?

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

What orbit was VSS Unity GF07 going to?

Suborbital (Sub), a test flight mission.