Virgin Galactic VSS Unity 25 SpaceShipTwo
Rocket Launch Video Streams
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Michael Masucci
- Role: Commander
- 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.
Frederick W. Sturckow
- Birthday: 08/11/1961
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 12/04/1998
- Last Flight: 01/26/2024
Frederick Wilford "Rick" Sturckow is an Engineer, retired United States Marine Corps officer, former NASA astronaut...
Christopher Huie
- Role: Passenger
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 05/25/2023
- Last Flight: 05/25/2023
Aerospace engineer, senior manager of Virgin Galactic's Flight Sciences Engineering team.
Jamila Gilbert
- Role: Passenger
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 05/25/2023
- Last Flight: 05/25/2023
Virgin Galactic internal communications lead
Luke Mays
- Role: Passenger
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 05/25/2023
- Last Flight: 05/25/2023
Former NASA astronaut instructor, now astronaut instructor at Virgin Galactic.
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 25 Mission
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Suborbital
Virgin Galactic return to space mission ahead of the first commercial flight.
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 25 launch scheduled?
The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity 25 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity 25 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 25 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 25 mission?
The VSS Unity 25 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 25 launch?
The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity 25 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 25 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 25 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.