MISSION OVERVIEW
Free glide test flight of VSS Unity.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SpaceShipTwoAGENCY
Virgin GalacticMISSION
VSS Unity GF04
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: ab54bd96-856f-4f6a-a231-4764744a7978
Reported date: May 1, 2017 at 12:00 UTC
Last synced: 13 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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SPACESHIPTWO — VSS UNITY
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…
CREW MANIFEST
Michael MasucciPilot
Mark StuckyPilot
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 Unity GF04 launch?
The SpaceShipTwo | VSS Unity GF04 is scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2017 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 GF04?
The SpaceShipTwo | VSS Unity GF04 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 GF04 launching from?
The launch takes place from Mojave Air and Space Port at Air launch to Suborbital flight.
What orbit is VSS Unity GF04 going to?
The VSS Unity GF04 mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching VSS Unity GF04?
The SpaceShipTwo | VSS Unity GF04 is operated by Virgin Galactic.
Can I watch the SpaceShipTwo | VSS Unity GF04 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: May 1, 2017 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
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
●Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: ab54bd96-856f-4f6a-a231-4764744a7978
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 35.06, -118.15
Mission Profile
VSS Unity GF04 was a SpaceShipTwo mission operated by Virgin Galactic that lifted off from Mojave Air and Space Port, Air launch to Suborbital flight on May 1, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Suborbital. The launch was a success.