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SpaceShipTwo | Purdue 1
SpaceShipTwo is set to launch SpaceShipTwo | Purdue 1 on Fri, Dec 31, 2027, 12:00 AM UTC from Air launch to Suborbital flight.
To Be DeterminedVirgin Galactic
Liftoff inNET Dec 2027
NET Fri, Dec 31, 2027, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
SpaceShipTwoVehicle
Virgin GalacticProvider
Spaceport AmericaPad
Air launch to Suborbital flightLocation
Materials ScienceMission 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
Purdue 1
Suborbital research flight for Purdue University carrying a professor, student and three alumni.
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Frequently asked
What time does SpaceShipTwo | Purdue 1 launch?
SpaceShipTwo | Purdue 1 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Dec 31, 2027, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch SpaceShipTwo | Purdue 1?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching SpaceShipTwo | Purdue 1?
SpaceShipTwo | Purdue 1 is an Virgin Galactic mission flying on a SpaceShipTwo.
Where does SpaceShipTwo | Purdue 1 launch from?
It lifts off from Spaceport America, Air launch to Suborbital flight.