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SpaceShipTwo | Galactic 01
SpaceShipTwo | Galactic 01 launched on Thu, Jun 29, 2023, 03:28 PM UTC — a Virgin Galactic mission.
Launch SuccessfulVirgin Galactic
Lifted offNET Jun 2023
NET Thu, Jun 29, 2023, 03:28 PM UTC
Live coverage
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
SpaceShipTwoVehicle
Virgin GalacticProvider
Spaceport AmericaPad
Air launch to Suborbital flightLocation
BiologyMission type
SuborbitalOrbit
Flight simulation
The flight arc
A representative suborbital arc for SpaceShipTwo to Suborbital. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseBoost
T+0:00 / 5:00
SimulatedRepresentative SpaceShipTwo ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Galactic 01
Research mission for the Italian Air Force, first commercial Virgin Galactic mission.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does SpaceShipTwo | Galactic 01 launch?
SpaceShipTwo | Galactic 01 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Jun 29, 2023, 03:28 PM UTC.
Where can I watch SpaceShipTwo | Galactic 01?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching SpaceShipTwo | Galactic 01?
SpaceShipTwo | Galactic 01 is an Virgin Galactic mission flying on a SpaceShipTwo.
Where does SpaceShipTwo | Galactic 01 launch from?
It lifts off from Spaceport America, Air launch to Suborbital flight.