SpaceShipTwo | VSS Unity CC04

Virgin Galactic flew SpaceShipTwo | VSS Unity CC04 on a SpaceShipTwo out of Air launch to Suborbital flight, placing its payload in 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 Unity CC04 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2016-11-30T12:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    SpaceShipTwo lifts off from Air launch to Suborbital flight.
  2. Max-Q
    SpaceShipTwo passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Sub.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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