Virgin Galactic VSS Unity 22 SpaceShipTwo
Rocket Launch Video Stream
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Michael Masucci
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 12/11/2013
- Last Flight: 11/02/2023
Mike “Sooch” Masucci was a former U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and U2 test pilot.
David Mackay
- Birthday: 01/01/1957
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- First Flight: 06/29/2012
- Last Flight: 07/11/2021
Astronaut David William Donald Mackay AFC is the British Chief Pilot of Virgin Galactic, and a former RAF test pilot. He is ...
Sirisha Bandla
- Birthday: 01/22/1988
- Role: Passenger
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 07/11/2021
- Last Flight: 07/11/2021
Sirisha Bandla is an American engineer who worked at Virgin Galactic between from 2015 until 2020 when she joined Virgin Orbi...
Sir Richard Branson
- Birthday: 07/18/1950
- Role: Passenger
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- First Flight: 07/11/2021
- Last Flight: 07/11/2021
Sir Richard Branson is an English business magnate and founder of the Virgin Group. He later founded both Virgin Galactic and...
Colin Bennett
- Role: Passenger
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 07/11/2021
- Last Flight: 11/02/2023
Colin Bennett is an American engineer who worked at Virgin Atlantic Airways before joining Virgin Galactic in 2015 where he n...
Beth Moses
- Birthday: 05/30/1980
- Role: Passenger
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 02/22/2019
- Last Flight: 10/06/2023
Beth Moses is Chief Astronaut Instructor and Interiors Program Manager for Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo program, and is a c...
About the VSS Unity 22 Mission
- Type: Tourism
- Orbit: Suborbital
Powered flight of VSS Unity on the first fully crewed flight. Including the founder Sir Richard Branson.
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 VSS Unity 22 launch scheduled?
The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity 22 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity 22 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 VSS Unity 22 mission launch from?
The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo rocket launched from Spaceport America at Air launch to Suborbital flight.
What rocket was used for the VSS Unity 22 mission?
The VSS Unity 22 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 VSS Unity 22 launch?
The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity 22 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 VSS Unity 22 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 VSS Unity 22 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.