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SpaceShipTwo | VSS Unity CC04

SUCCESSNov 30, 2016 at 12:00 UTCSpaceShipTwo →
PADMojave Air and Space Port
SITEAir launch to Suborbital flight →
ORBITSuborbital
TYPETest Flight

Test flight of VSS Unity with no release from the mothership VMS Eve.

MISSION
VSS Unity CC04
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6987be9d-40cf-40ab-986f-5963c903fa08
Reported date: Nov 30, 2016 at 12:00 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours ago
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N202VGSERIAL
30FLIGHTS
SuborbitalDESTINATION
RetiredSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE

VSS Unity, previously referred to as VSS Voyager, is a SpaceShipTwo-class suborbital rocket-powered crewed spaceplane. It is the second SpaceShipTwo to be built and will be used as part of…

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.

When is the SpaceShipTwo | VSS Unity CC04 launch?
The SpaceShipTwo | VSS Unity CC04 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, 2016 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 Unity CC04?
The SpaceShipTwo | VSS Unity CC04 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 Unity CC04 launching from?
The launch takes place from Mojave Air and Space Port at Air launch to Suborbital flight.
What orbit is VSS Unity CC04 going to?
The VSS Unity CC04 mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching VSS Unity CC04?
The SpaceShipTwo | VSS Unity CC04 is operated by Virgin Galactic.
Can I watch the SpaceShipTwo | VSS Unity CC04 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.
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 30, 2016 at 12:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Virgin Galactic
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: 6987be9d-40cf-40ab-986f-5963c903fa08
Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
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