https://youtu.be/snHeexWKfwQ
VSS Imagine - the first Virgin Galactic SpaceShip III
Mar 30, 2021
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Virgin Galactic presented the company’s first Spaceship III - VSS Imagine, on 30 March 2021. Richard Branson (Founder, Virgin Galactic) unveils the origin of the name VSS Imagine and the new aspect of the SpaceShip.
Credit: Virgin Galactic
https://youtu.be/4HrrtuTuuk0
First look at Virgin Galactic's VSS Imagine spaceship
Apr 1, 2021
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Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic rolled out the first in its line of Spaceship III spacecraft. The VSS Imagine is the first new spaceship from the company since the VSS Unity in 2009.
https://youtu.be/1TVs2lWk_GI
Virgin Galactic completes first-ever spaceflight from New Mexico
May 23, 2021
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On May 22, 2021, Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceship completed the first-ever human spaceflight from Spaceport America, New Mexico, with two pilots reaching apogee at 55.45 miles above ground. The flight is a meaningful step toward the opening of commercial space travel.
https://youtu.be/PSNdG2JYXxY
Introducing Virgin Galactic Unity 22 Crew
Jul 2, 2021
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Join us July 11th for our first fully crewed rocket powered test flight, and the beginning of a new space age. The countdown begins.
https://youtu.be/KRsh2GsOk6E
WATCH LIVE: Virgin Galactic Unity 22 Spaceflight Livestream
Started streaming July 11, 2021
"Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Unity 22 launch with Richard Branson: Here's when to watch and what to know."Quote:
Join us July 11th for our first fully crewed rocket powered test flight, and the beginning of a new space age.
Aboard #Unity22 will be our team of two pilots and four mission specialists, including Sir Richard Branson. They will put our Future Astronaut spaceflight experience to a final test, while giving the world a preview of the life-changing experience.
A launch webcast hosted by Stephen Colbert begins at 10:30 a.m. EDT (1430 GMT).
by Tariq Malik
July 11, 2021
https://youtu.be/N4Icv0v8uLk
Virgin Galactic Unity 25 Spaceflight recap
May 26, 2023
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Virgin Galactic returned to space with Unity 25, a successful mission from Spaceport America in New Mexcio. The crew included mission specialists Jamila Gilbert, Christopher Huie and Luke Mays. Now, Virgin Galactic will prepare for the launch of commercial service, starting with ‘Galactic 01’ Mission slated for late June.
Article "Virgin Galactic raises $300 million, seeks another $400 million to expand spacecraft fleet"
by Michael Sheetz
June 22, 2023
https://youtu.be/9ydj5o-ytY0
Galactic 01 - Virgin Galactic’s first commercial spaceflight
Jun 29, 2023
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Galactic 01 - Virgin Galactic’s first commercial spaceflight – was launched from Spaceport America, New Mexico, on 29 June 2023, with VSS Unity being released from VMS Eve at 15:30 UTC (09:30 local time). VSS Unity, the second SpaceShipTwo, transported a full crew of two pilots, Michael Masucci (commande) and Nicola Pecile (pilot) and four mission specialists in the cabin: Col. Walter Villadei and Lt. Col. Angelo Landolfi from the Italian Air Force, Pantaleone Carlucci (engineer, National Research Council of Italy - CNR), Colin Bennett (astronaut instructor, Virgin Galactic). VMS Eve was piloted by Kelly Latimer (commander) and Jameel Janjua (pilot)
https://youtu.be/1t_URcod7mg
Galactic 02 - Virgin Galactic’s second commercial spaceflight
Aug 10, 2023
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Galactic 02 - Virgin Galactic’s second commercial spaceflight – was launched from Spaceport America, New Mexico, on 10 August 2023, with VSS Unity being released from VMS Eve at 15:17 UTC (09:17 local time). VSS Unity, the second SpaceShipTwo, transported three private passengers: Jon Goodwin, Keisha Schahaff, Anastatia Mayers; as well as Beth Moses (Chief Astronaut Instructor), CJ Sturckow (pilot) and Kelly Latimer (pilot). VMS Eve was piloted by Nicola Pecile and Mike Masucci.