VSS Unity PF02
SpaceShipTwo
Virgin Galactic
Crew
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 ...
Mark Stucky
- Birthday: 11/09/1958
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/28/2010
- Last Flight: 06/25/2020
Mark P. "Forger" Stucky was an American test pilot and commercial astronaut for Virgin Galactic. He left the compa...
Mission
VSS Unity PF02
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Suborbital
Powered test flight of VSS Unity.
Location
Mojave Air and Space Port
Air launch to Suborbital flight
Mojave Air and Space Port has witnessed the launch of 53 rockets, including 0 orbital launch attempts. While Air launch to Suborbital flight, has been the site for 86 rocket launches.
Rocket
Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo
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.
Agency
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 SpaceShipTwo launch scheduled?
The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo launch carrying the VSS Unity PF02 mission was scheduled for:
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Where did the SpaceShipTwo launch from?
The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo rocket launched from Mojave Air and Space Port at Air launch to Suborbital flight.
What rocket was used for the VSS Unity PF02 mission?
The VSS Unity PF02 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 this launch?
The SpaceShipTwo 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 launch is delayed?
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