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Galactic-07 SpaceShipTwo

June 8, 2024
Galactic-07 SpaceShipTwo

On June 8th, Virgin Galactic conducted a significant test flight for its SpaceShipTwo, also known as VSS Unity, as part of its mission named Galactic-07. This spaceplane is designed to ferry passengers to the edge of space. Launched from VMS Eve, the company’s custom dual-fuselage jet, the flight took off from Spaceport America in New Mexico. Galactic-07 aimed to evaluate the spacecraft’s systems and safety for future commercial operations. The successful flight marked a vital step in Virgin Galactic’s pursuit of commercial space tourism, offering brief periods of microgravity to passengers and signifying progress in the burgeoning field of private space travel

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  • Date: June 8, 2024