Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic Flight: Watch the Historic Launch

Virgin Galactic's Upcoming Spaceflight with Passengers

Tomorrow morning marks a significant event as Virgin Galactic prepares to send its inaugural group of passengers on a journey to space. The entire mission can be viewed live, directly through the provided stream.

Important Update: Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the launch has been postponed by 1.5 hours. The revised target launch time is now 7:30 AM Pacific Time, corresponding to 8:30 AM local time.

Details of the Flight

This mission represents the 22nd flight for VSS Unity, Virgin Galactic’s pioneering spacecraft designed for atmospheric departure. Similar to previous missions, Unity will initially be carried aloft by VMS Eve, attached beneath its fuselage.

VMS Eve will ascend to an altitude beyond the densest layers of the atmosphere before releasing Unity. Following release, Unity will activate its rocket engine.

The spacecraft will accelerate to velocities nearing Mach 3, continuing until it reaches an altitude of 80 kilometers. This altitude is internationally recognized as the boundary of space.

Upon engine shutdown, those on board – pilots and passengers alike – will experience a period of weightlessness. They will also be afforded breathtaking views of Earth.

Livestream and Post-Flight Events

A comprehensive livestream of the event will be available, featuring footage from both ground-based cameras and, if signal strength allows, from within the spacecraft itself.

A celebratory press conference will be held upon the crew’s safe return to Earth. Adding to the excitement, a live musical performance by Khalid is also planned.

Live coverage of the event can be accessed through the official stream provided below: