What rocket is launching VSS Unity 25?

VSS Unity 25 is launching on the SpaceShipTwo.

Who is launching VSS Unity 25?

VSS Unity 25 is being launched by Virgin Galactic, a private launch provider founded in 2004.

Where is VSS Unity 25 launching from?

VSS Unity 25 is launching from Spaceport America at Air launch to Suborbital flight.

What orbit is VSS Unity 25 heading to?

VSS Unity 25 is heading to Suborbital (Sub).

Is the SpaceShipTwo reusable?

Yes — the SpaceShipTwo is designed to be reused, with boosters that can fly multiple missions.

How many times has the SpaceShipTwo flown?

The SpaceShipTwo has launched 67 times to date, with 62 successful flights.

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VSS Unity 25

Test Flight

Success

Virgin Galactic(VG)Private

SpaceShipTwoSuborbit

Launch time

Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Success

At a glance

Status: Launch Successful
Provider: Virgin Galactic
Type: Private
Vehicle: SpaceShipTwo
Orbit: Sub
Pad: Spaceport America
Location: Air launch to Suborbital flight

Social Flight Log

May 25, 2023, 4:41 PM
VSS Unity has landed.
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May 25, 2023, 4:24 PM
SS2 drop
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May 25, 2023, 4:20 PM
Probable close to drop time.
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May 25, 2023, 4:08 PM
Waiting for cabin preparations to complete.
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May 25, 2023, 4:02 PM
SS2 drop soon.
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May 25, 2023, 3:34 PM
SpaceShipTwo drop is roughly 1 hour after take-off (15:17 UTC) per NASASpaceflight’s stream
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May 25, 2023, 2:53 PM
Setting hold until more concrete take-off time is available.
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May 25, 2023, 2:39 PM
Pushed back 30 minutes waiting for vehicle start.
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May 25, 2023, 2:34 PM
Livestream has started
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May 25, 2023, 1:58 PM
NET 14:30 UTC.
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May 24, 2023, 11:46 PM
Confirmed Go for launch.
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May 21, 2023, 2:25 PM
Added flight window.
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May 17, 2023, 11:15 AM
NET May 25.
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May 8, 2023, 3:59 PM
Adding launch NET late May
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Overview

Virgin Galactic return to space mission ahead of the first commercial flight.

Mission details

VG Mission

#60

Pad Launch

Location Launch

#79

Launch Window

NET

May 25, 2023, 4:23 PM

Precision

Minute

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

12:00 PM

Window Open

10:00 PM

Window Close

Spaceport America

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

26d 23h

Wikipedia Info Map

Air launch to Suborbital flight

Total Launches

Total Landings

Coordinates

32.9903, -106.9719

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Frequently asked questions

SpaceShipTwo Specs

The Scaled Composites Model 339 SpaceShipTwo (SS2) is an air-launched suborbital spaceplane type designed for space tourism. It is manufactured by The Spaceship Company, a California-based company owned by Virgin Galactic.

Length

18 m

Diameter

8.2 m

Launch Mass

9 t

Thrust

310 kN

Capacity

0 kg

Capacity

0 kg

Capacity

0 kg

Capacity

0 kg

Reusable

Yes

Maiden Flight

2010

Fastest Turnaround

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Oct 10, 2010

Wikipedia

Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic is an American spaceflight company within the Virgin Group. It is developing commercial spacecraft and aims to provide suborbital spaceflights to space tourists. Virgin Galactic's suborbital spacecraft are air launched from beneath a carrier airplane known as White Knight Two.

Founded

2004

Administrator

Founder: Richard Branson

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

Wikipedia Website

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Spaceport America

Air launch to Suborbital flight

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching VSS Unity 25?

Who is launching VSS Unity 25?

Where is VSS Unity 25 launching from?

What orbit is VSS Unity 25 heading to?

Is the SpaceShipTwo reusable?

How many times has the SpaceShipTwo flown?

What is the VSS Unity 25 mission?