SpaceShipTwo Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the SpaceShipTwo launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
SpaceShipTwo
Family
SpaceShipTwo
Manufacturer
First Launch
10 Oct 2010
Successful Launches
62
Failed Launches
5
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
1
Length
18 m
Diameter
8.2 m
Launch Mass
9 tons
Thrust
310 kN
Reusability
Reusable
The Scaled Composites Model 339 SpaceShipTwo (SS2) is an air-launched suborbital spaceplane type designed for space tourism. It is manufactured by The Spaceship Company, a California-based company owned by Virgin Galactic.
Launch Sites used by SpaceShipTwo
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.