MISSION OVERVIEW
Free glide test flight of VSS Enterprise.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SpaceShipTwoAGENCY
Virgin GalacticMISSION
VSS Enterprise GF29
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital
LAUNCH PAD
Mojave Air and Space PortLAUNCH SITE
Air launch to Suborbital flightCOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f4cf548c-2b02-44b0-bdf7-5742772aabd0
Reported date: Jul 29, 2014 at 12:00 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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SPACESHIPTWO — VSS ENTERPRISE
N339SSSERIAL
37FLIGHTS
SuborbitalDESTINATION
DestroyedSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE
VSS Enterprise was the first SpaceShipTwo (SS2) spaceplane, built by Scaled Composites for Virgin Galactic. As of 2004, it was planned to be the first of five commercial suborbital SS2…
CREW MANIFEST
Michael MasucciPilot
Peter SieboldPilot
VEHICLE — SpaceShipTwo →
MANUFACTURER
Virgin Galactic
FLIGHTS
67
SUCCESSES
62
SUCCESS RATE
92.5%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the SpaceShipTwo | VSS Enterprise GF29 launch?
The SpaceShipTwo | VSS Enterprise GF29 is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for VSS Enterprise GF29?
The SpaceShipTwo | VSS Enterprise GF29 mission uses the SpaceShipTwo rocket, manufactured by Virgin Galactic. The SpaceShipTwo has flown 67 times with a 92.5% success rate.
Where is the SpaceShipTwo | VSS Enterprise GF29 launching from?
The launch takes place from Mojave Air and Space Port at Air launch to Suborbital flight.
What orbit is VSS Enterprise GF29 going to?
The VSS Enterprise GF29 mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching VSS Enterprise GF29?
The SpaceShipTwo | VSS Enterprise GF29 is operated by Virgin Galactic.
Can I watch the SpaceShipTwo | VSS Enterprise GF29 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 29, 2014 at 12:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Virgin Galactic
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: f4cf548c-2b02-44b0-bdf7-5742772aabd0
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 35.06, -118.15
Mission Profile
VSS Enterprise GF29 was a SpaceShipTwo mission operated by Virgin Galactic that lifted off from Mojave Air and Space Port, Air launch to Suborbital flight on July 29, 2014. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Suborbital. The launch was a success.