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Virgin Galactic Welcomes SpaceShipTwo Unity to Spaceport America, New Mexico

“Virgin Galactic has successfully completed another vital step on its path to commercial service, relocating SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity, to its commercial headquarters at Spaceport America’s Gateway to Space building. VSS Unity, attached to the carrier aircraft, VMS Eve, made …

SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity, Prepares For Fifth Supersonic Powered Test Flight

“Virgin Galactic’s historic, first spaceflight, was a wonderful way for our dedicated and talented teams to close 2018. But now, with the rocket motor from that flight on show at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and our …

Richard Branson Welcomes Astronauts Home from Virgin Galactic’s Historic First Spaceflight

“History has been made and a long-anticipated dream realised in Mojave, CA, today as Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity, landed from her maiden spaceflight to cheers from Richard Branson and the teams from Virgin Galactic and The Spaceship Company …

Virgin Galactic’s spaceplane hits new heights in second powered flight

“Virgin Galactic has shown the first firing of its spaceplane’s chemical rocket engine was no fluke, following last month’s effort with another successful outing in California. The latest test flight took the tourist-carrying space vehicle a little closer …

VSS Unity First Powered Flight

“We are delighted to report on a major step forward for Virgin Galactic today, as SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity safely and successfully completed her first supersonic, rocket-powered flight. After two years of extensive ground and atmospheric testing, the passing of this …