Virgin Galactic Galactic 07 SpaceShipTwo
Rocket Launch Video Stream
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Nicola Pecile
- Birthday: 03/11/1973
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: Italy
- First Flight: 04/26/2023
- Last Flight: 06/08/2024
Former fighter pilot and experimental test pilot for the Italian Air Force, now pilot at Virgin Galactic.
Jameel Janjua
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: Canada
- First Flight: 06/08/2024
- Last Flight: 06/08/2024
VSS Unity pilot for Virgin Galactic.
Andy Sadhwani
- Role: Passenger
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 06/08/2024
- Last Flight: 06/08/2024
SpaceX engineer and passenger on Virgin Galactic's seventh commercial spaceflight.
Giorgio Manenti
- Role: Passenger
- Nationality: Italy
- First Flight: 06/08/2024
- Last Flight: 06/08/2024
Passenger on Virgin Galactic's seventh commercial spaceflight.
Irving Pergament
- Role: Passenger
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 06/08/2024
- Last Flight: 06/08/2024
Passenger on Virgin Galactic's seventh commercial spaceflight.
Tuva Atasever
- Birthday: 08/12/1992
- Role: Passenger
- Nationality: Turkey
- First Flight: 06/08/2024
- Last Flight: 06/08/2024
Tuva Cihangir Atasever is the second Turkish astronaut of the Turkish Space Agency. He was a backup crew member for Axiom Mis...
About the Galactic 07 Mission
- Type: Tourism
- Orbit: Suborbital
Seventh commercial Virgin Galactic mission.
Launch Pad & Location
Spaceport America
Air launch to Suborbital flight
The Spaceport America launch pad has hosted 14 rocket launches, including 0 orbital launch attempts. The Air launch to Suborbital flight launch site has been the location for 86 total rocket launches.
Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Rocket
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.
About 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Galactic 07 launch scheduled?
The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Galactic 07 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Galactic 07 launch video?
You can watch the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Galactic 07 mission launch from?
The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo rocket launched from Spaceport America at Air launch to Suborbital flight.
What rocket was used for the Galactic 07 mission?
The Galactic 07 mission launched aboard a Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo rocket. 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. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Galactic 07 launch?
The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Galactic 07 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Galactic 07 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Galactic 07 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Virgin Galactic live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.