Virgin Galactic Overview
A complete overview of Virgin Galactic, including launch stats, launch vehicles and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Virgin Galactic
Type
Private
Country
United States
Founded
2004
Administrator / CEO
Founder: Richard Branson
Launch Stats
First Launch
10 Oct 2010
Last Launch
26 Jan 2024
Successful Launches
61
Failed Launches
5
Upcoming Launches
1
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
Virgin Galactic is an American spaceflight company within the Virgin Group. It is developing commercial spacecraft and aims to provide suborbital spaceflights to space tourists. Virgin Galactic's suborbital spacecraft are air launched from beneath a carrier airplane known as White Knight Two.
Virgin Galactic Launch Vehicles
Launch Sites used by Virgin Galactic
Mojave Air and Space Port
A leading air launch facility for private spaceflight and aerospace research in Mojave, California.
Spaceport America
Purpose-built commercial spaceport in New Mexico, supporting vertical and horizontal launches.