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Virgin Galactic VSS Unity 25 SpaceShipTwo

Launch Status
Success

Rocket Launch Video Streams

Virgin Galactic: Virgin Galactic Unity 25 Spaceflight RecapNASASpaceflight: Unity 25 - Virgin Galactic Return to Flight

Meet the Astronaut Crew

Virgin Galactic Astronaut Michael Masucci, VSS Unity 25 Commander

Michael Masucci

RoleCommander
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight12/11/2013
Last Flight11/02/2023

Mike “Sooch” Masucci was a former U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and U2 test pilot.

Virgin Galactic Astronaut Frederick W. Sturckow, VSS Unity 25 Pilot

Frederick W. Sturckow

Birthday08/11/1961
RolePilot
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight12/04/1998
Last Flight01/26/2024

Frederick Wilford "Rick" Sturckow is an Engineer, retired United States Marine Corps officer, former NASA astronaut...

Virgin Galactic Astronaut Christopher Huie, VSS Unity 25 Passenger

Christopher Huie

RolePassenger
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight05/25/2023
Last Flight05/25/2023

Aerospace engineer, senior manager of Virgin Galactic's Flight Sciences Engineering team.

Virgin Galactic Astronaut Jamila Gilbert, VSS Unity 25 Passenger

Jamila Gilbert

RolePassenger
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight05/25/2023
Last Flight05/25/2023

Virgin Galactic internal communications lead

Virgin Galactic Astronaut Luke Mays, VSS Unity 25 Passenger

Luke Mays

RolePassenger
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight05/25/2023
Last Flight05/25/2023

Former NASA astronaut instructor, now astronaut instructor at Virgin Galactic.

Virgin Galactic Astronaut Beth Moses, VSS Unity 25 Passenger

Beth Moses

Birthday05/30/1980
RolePassenger
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight02/22/2019
Last Flight10/06/2023

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

TypeTest Flight
OrbitSuborbital

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

Virgin Galactic VSS Unity 25 Mission Patch

Launch Pad & Location

Spaceport America

Air launch to Suborbital flight

Launches14
Total Launches86
Spaceport America at Air launch to Suborbital flight

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.

Learn more about the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Rocket

Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Rocket

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.

Learn more about Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic
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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.

Last Updated:

  • VSS Unity has landed.

  • SS2 drop

  • Probable close to drop time.

  • Waiting for cabin preparations to complete.

  • SS2 drop soon.

  • SpaceShipTwo drop is roughly 1 hour after take-off (15:17 UTC) per NASASpaceflight’s stream

  • Setting hold until more concrete take-off time is available.

  • Pushed back 30 minutes waiting for vehicle start.

  • Livestream has started

  • NET 14:30 UTC.

  • Confirmed Go for launch.

  • Added flight window.

  • NET May 25.

  • Adding launch NET late May

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