Virgin Galactic VSS Unity VP-03 SpaceShipTwo
Meet the Astronaut Crew
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...
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...
About the VSS Unity VP-03 Mission
| Type | Test Flight |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Suborbital |
Powered test flight of VSS Unity. Reached outer space for the first time according to the US definition of the space border.
Launch Pad & Location
Mojave Air and Space Port
Air launch to Suborbital flight
| Launches | 53 |
|---|---|
| Total Launches | 86 |
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 VP-03 launch scheduled?
The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity VP-03 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity VP-03 mission 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 VP-03 mission?
The VSS Unity VP-03 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 VP-03 launch?
The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity VP-03 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 VP-03 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 VP-03 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.
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