Reading level:
A kid-friendly version of this page isn’t written yet — you’re seeing the regular version below. Back to the gallery to find an aircraft with a Kids version.

Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo

Scaled Composites · Reusable Spaceplane · USA · Digital Age (2010–present)

Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo — Reusable Spaceplane
Open in interactive gallery →

VSS Unity, previously referred to as VSS Voyager, is a retired SpaceShipTwo-class suborbital rocket-powered crewed spaceplane. It was the second SpaceShipTwo to be built and was part of the Virgin Galactic fleet. It first reached space as defined by the United States on 13 December 2018, on the VP-03 mission.

Specifications

Category
Space
Sub-Category
Spaceplane
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Scaled Composites
Co-Manufacturer
Virgin Galactic
Operator
Virgin Galactic
Primary Role
Reusable Spaceplane
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2018
Engine
SpaceDev RocketMotorTwo hybrid (HTPB/N2O)
Thrust / Power
60,000 lbf
Launch
Air-launched (WhiteKnightTwo)
Length (ft)
60
Wingspan (ft)
27
Empty Weight (lb)
19000
Endurance (hr)
0.5
Service Ceiling (ft)
282240
Max Speed (mph)
2600
Max Speed (Mach)
3