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VSS Unity PF03

Launched

July 26, 2018

Launch Successful

Summary

VSS Unity PF03 launched on a Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo from Mojave Air and Space Port, Air launch to Suborbital flight on July 26, 2018. It was Virgin Galactic's 51st launch and 4th this year. It was the 51st SpaceShipTwo flight and the 4th this year. The payload was bound for Suborbital (Sub). 2 crew members flew: David Mackay 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
51st SpaceShipTwo flight · 4th this yearVirgin Galactic's 51st launch4th 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

Powered test flight of VSS Unity.

Pad

Map of Mojave Air and Space Port

Mojave Air and Space Port, Air launch to Suborbital flight

51st launch from Mojave Air and Space Port, 4th this year · 70th from Air launch to Suborbital flight

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

58 days after the previous launch from this pad

Questions

When did VSS Unity PF03 launch?

VSS Unity PF03 launched on July 26, 2018. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.

Where can I watch VSS Unity PF03?

No webcast is on record for this launch.

What rocket launched VSS Unity PF03?

SpaceShipTwo, flown by Virgin Galactic. SpaceShipTwo spec sheet

Where did VSS Unity PF03 launch from?

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

What orbit was VSS Unity PF03 going to?

Suborbital (Sub), a test flight mission.