SpaceShipTwo | VSS Enterprise GF08

A SpaceShipTwo rocket launched SpaceShipTwo | VSS Enterprise GF08 from Air launch to Suborbital flight, targeting Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Virgin Galactic
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
SpaceShipTwo
Launch site
Air launch to Suborbital flight
Launch pad
Mojave Air and Space Port
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub
SpaceShipTwo | VSS Enterprise GF08 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2011-05-10T12:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    SpaceShipTwo clears the pad at Air launch to Suborbital flight and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    SpaceShipTwo pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Sub.
  4. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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