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Scaled Composites(VSS Enterprise)The Spaceship Company(VSS Unity) · Space Vehicle · United States · Digital Age (2010–present)

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The Scaled Composites Model 339 SpaceShipTwo (SS2) is a retired air-launched suborbital spaceplane type designed for space tourism. It was manufactured by The Spaceship Company, a California-based company owned by Virgin Galactic.

Specifications

Category
Space
Sub-Category
Space Vehicle
Domain
Civil
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Scaled Composites(VSS Enterprise)The Spaceship Company(VSS Unity)
Co-Manufacturer
(VSS Enterprise); The Spaceship Company; (VSS Unity)
Operator
Virgin Galactic
Status
Retired
Produced
2
Engine
1 RocketMotorTwo engine
Length (ft)
60
Wingspan (ft)
27
MTOW (lb)
21473
Service Ceiling (ft)
360892
Max Speed (mph)
2485