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Take-off! The #Unity22 crew including leave Spaceport America, New Mexico for #VirginGalactic’s first fully-crewed spaceflight.
Join us July 11th for our first fully crewed rocket powered test flight, and the beginning of a new space age.
The countdown begins. #Unity22
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Today’s view: Infinite.
#Unity21 made a beautiful ascent to apogee over Spaceport America, New Mexico. #VirginGalactic
Space is too good not to share. Our proof is in the incredible views of Earth aboard #Unity21.
See more from the spaceflight: bit.ly/UNITY21
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WATCH LIVE: and crew of mission specialists fly to space on ’s #Unity22. A new space age is here... twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
VSS Unity reached:
A speed of Mach 3
A space altitude of 53.5 miles
Watch the full flight at virgingalactic.com
#Unity22
It continues to be a great time for commercial space travel! We are encouraged by seeing more people exploring and conducting research in space, and creating a positive impact here on Earth. Congrats to on today’s successful flight, together we’ll open space for good!
Welcome to space.
Highlights from the #UNITY21 spaceflight:
Location: Spaceport America, New Mexico
Speed: Mach 3
Space Altitude: 55.45mi
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NEW TIME: Watch #UNITY22 launch and livestream TODAY at 7:30 am PT | 10:30 am ET | 3:30 pm BST.
Overnight weather delayed the start of flight preparations, but we are on track to fly today with a newly scheduled time.
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Full Commercial Launch license ✅ Our recent #Unity21 spaceflight performed well against all flight objectives and marks the first time the FAA has licensed a spaceline to fly customers. Next up in our test program – a fully crewed spaceflight this Summer virg.in/4UCz
Hello, Earth 🌎. Footage from the boom of SpaceShipTwo
It’s a beautiful day to go to space. and the #Unity22 crew have arrived at in New Mexico. Get ready to watch our test flight LIVE at 7:30 am PT | 10:30 am ET | 3:30 pm BST on virgingalactic.com.
"Welcome to space, Scotland". Our Chief Pilot, Dave Mackay, is the 569th human in space and the first Scottish born astronaut. This was his journey to space. 🚀
Something spectacular is coming to the skies in ONE WEEK. Join us LIVE for #Unity22 - Virgin Galactic’s first fully-crewed test flight, including and 3 mission specialists.
Tune-in July 11 at 6 am PT | 9 am ET | 2 pm BST at virgingalactic.com
Happy Birthday to Astronaut 001, .
Hope you have a day that’s out of this world!
View from the boom of SpaceShipTwo on its way up to space 🌎🚀
VMS Eve has landed safely. Thanks to our pilots Kelly Latimer and Michael Masucci for flying the mothership today and their vital role in helping VSS Unity complete today’s spaceflight. #VirginGalactic #UNITY21
Welcome aboard #Unity22, Virgin Galactic's first fully-crewed test flight. Watch the historic moment through the eyes of our mission specialists.
This moment is for everyone. Watch #Unity22 LIVE at 7.30am PT | 10.30am ET | 3.30pm BST on virgingalactic.com.
SpaceShipTwo's rocket motor burn from today's space flight 🚀
Our mission specialist Colin Bennett has a message for from space. #ItsComingHome
#ENG #ITA #Unity22
The next rocket-powered test flight of VSS Unity will be conducted on May 22nd from Spaceport America, New Mexico, pending weather and technical checks. virg.in/ZLdm
Virgin Galactic unveils Mach 3 vehicle design for high speed travel. This vehicle would have capacity for 9 to 19 people at an altitude above 60,000 feet. virg.in/N2M
Wake up and watch the launch of the next space age! Our crew of #Unity22 mission specialists including are just hours away from our test flight launch.
Watch live tomorrow at 6 am PT | 9 am ET | 2 pm BST on virgingalactic.com.
Thread: our CEO, Michael Colglazier, on today’s flight test. Today’s flight landed beautifully, with pilots, planes, and spaceship safe, secure, and in excellent shape — the foundation of every successful mission! Our flight today did not reach space as we had been planning.
Flight test update: We have been progressing through our pre-flight preparations and, during that process, we have decided to allow more time for technical checks. We are working to identify the next flight opportunity.
Early update on flight: The ignition sequence for the rocket motor did not complete. Vehicle and crew are in great shape. We have several motors ready at Spaceport America. We will check the vehicle and be back to flight soon.
Lovely shot of takeoff! WhiteKnightTwo and SpaceShipTwo take to the skies
The feather has been lowered and VSS Unity is now gliding smoothly back to the runway at Spaceport America. #VirginGalactic
Providing safety without distraction, quietly absorbing periods of sensory intensity, and offering each astronaut a level of intimacy required for personal discovery and transformation. Take a look at the interior design of our spaceship cabin. virg.in/NsE
Release, release, release! VSS Unity has successfully separated from VMS Eve. #VirginGalactic
3 days until #Unity22! Come inside the hangar for pre-flight preparations as our spaceship VSS Unity joins forces with our mothership VMS Eve. Watch the launch live this Sunday at 6 am PT | 9 am ET | 2 pm BST. virgingalactic.com
Good morning from NM. Vehicles and flight crew are ready. Flight window is now open. We will fly no earlier than Saturday. We have range clearance through the weekend and can extend into next week if necessary. Evaluating high-level winds and turbulence. Stay tuned for updates.
Pilots and vehicles back safe and sound. We will update again shortly.
The team has completed pre-flight checks on SpaceShipTwo Unity’s feather ahead of our upcoming flight. The feather gives the vehicle the unique capability to change its shape during flight, to ensure a safe, aerodynamically controlled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere.
2 days until #Unity22! There’s space for all, so we invited a few special guests to join our global livestream:
, , , and . Watch the launch live this Sunday at 6 am PT | 9 am ET | 2 pm BST on virgingalactic.com
Our first fully crewed rocket powered test flight is planned to take place on July 11th with two pilots and four mission specialists including onboard.
If we were flying your crew, who’d be floating in zero gravity next to you? Tag your astronauts! #Unity22
Feeling inspired by the wonder of human spaceflight? Experience space for yourself by taking One Small Step towards securing a seat on a flight to space here: virg.in/STp
Our mothership, VMS Eve, will be conducting a flight from Spaceport America, New Mexico, today and another tomorrow. Today’s pilots will be CJ Sturckow and Dave Mackay. They will be using VMS Eve to simulate SpaceShipTwo Unity’s glide and approach-to-land phase.
The new space age is here. Watch the highlights from yesterday's historic #Unity22 test flight.
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We're excited to have you as a partner as we launch the new age of space travel!
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Land Rover is excited to partner with Sir @richardbranson and @virgingalactic as they embark on their first fully crewed launch this Sunday. Watch live around 7am MDT at virgingalactic.com.
Preparation is underway for a rocket-powered test flight of SpaceShipTwo Unity from Spaceport America, New Mexico. The flight window will open on Feb 13th with opportunities to fly throughout the month, pending weather conditions and technical readiness. virg.in/9o2
Victory roll for SpaceShipTwo. Planned test point and mission accomplished
Today's view from our mothership #VMSEve, as preparations for SpaceShipTwo Unity’s next test flight continue. Eve is uniquely designed to carry our spaceship to approx. 50,000 ft, where our pilots release it and ignite the rocket motor for the final 60-second flight into space.
The face you make when you look back on Earth from space. Our Chief Astronaut Instructor, Beth Moses, is the 571st person to fly to space and the first woman to fly on board a commercial spaceship.
Virgin Galactic is cleared to fly FAA-licenced spaceflights following the conclusion of an FAA inquiry. Read more here; virg.in/4QX7
Welcome Sirisha Bandla, Colin Bennett, and Beth Moses — our expert crew members joining on our #Unity22 test flight. Watch LIVE this Sunday at virgingalactic.com.
Welcome back to Earth, #Galactic02! Our pilots, crew and spaceship have landed smoothly at Spaceport America, New Mexico.
Congratulations to on the successful landing of on Mars. An inspirational moment that’s captured the interest of the world in the pursuit of space exploration. Enjoy the Red Planet, ! #CountdownToMars:
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Hello, world. My first look at my forever home. #CountdownToMars
SpaceShipTwo Unity is mated to our mothership, VMS Eve, as preparations continue for our first spaceflight from Spaceport America, New Mexico.
Welcome home, astronauts! A toast to the next generation of fliers. #Unity22
Here’s a recap of the last time SpaceShipTwo Unity flew to space and our Chief Pilot, Dave Mackay, became the first Scottish-born astronaut.
The skies over are ready. Soon our #Unity22 mission specialists will soar above New Mexico and see Earth from a whole new, spectacular point of view. Link in bio to watch the launch live this Sunday at 6amPT | 9amET | 2pmBST on virgingalactic.com.
The team has installed the hybrid rocket motor into SpaceShipTwo Unity as part of pre-flight preparations for our flight test window opening this week. Thanks to Senior Propulsion Engineer, and New Mexico native, Rich C De Baca, for the video walkthrough!
Lovely footage of take-off. WhiteKnightTwo and SpaceShipTwo continue to rise to release altitude.
SpaceShipTwo Unity and the crew are on target to attempt our first rocket-powered flight from Spaceport America, New Mexico today. The weather looks good and we’re targeting an 08:00amMT take-off. Stay tuned for live updates.
VSS Unity’s rocket motor has been ignited by our pilots CJ Sturckow and Dave Mackay. #ViginGalactic
Rocket motor shutdown. Momentum will keep VSS Unity travelling upwards towards apogee. #VirginGalactic
Thread: we’re counting down the days to Sunday’s spaceflight! We asked the #Unity22 crew to answer a few of your questions!
Welcome inside the cockpit of #Unity21. Hear spaceflight highlights from our pilots CJ Sturckow and Dave Mackay. #VirginGalactic
VMS Eve and VSS Unity are now at 30,000 ft, nearly half-way to release altitude. #VirginGalactic
Shots of take-off. SpaceShipTwo Unity attached to our mothership, VMS Eve, heads into the skies above New Mexico.
Take off! VMS Eve and VSS Unity have taken to the skies above Spaceport America, New Mexico. #VirginGalactic
A thread: today we’re announcing a Space Act Agreement with for Private Orbital Spaceflight to the . Under this agreement, we will develop a new private orbital astronaut readiness program. virg.in/GUD
Our pilots, CJ Sturckow and Dave Mackay complete a run-through of the upcoming flight in our simulator. Everything is on track and the team is ready to go once the weather conditions are suitable.
Space came one step closer today. First footage is in, check it out! #SpaceShipTwo
SpaceShipTwo Unity is mated to our mothership, VMS Eve, as preparations continue for the opening of our flight test window this week. Thanks to Space Wrench, Tramain Coleman, for explaining the process.
Take off! VMS Eve and SpaceShipTwo Unity have taken to the skies above Spaceport America, New Mexico.
That magical moment when your dreams comes true #Galactic02
We're taking SpaceShipTwo out for its fifth supersonic powered test flight today. Stay tuned for live updates.
Virgin Galactic announces legendary former Disney Imagineer, , as Experience Architect. He will help design and guide the overall experience journey for future astronauts, friends and family, and inspired fans alike. virg.in/9Rd
