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June 26th, 2023
Image credit: Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic is GO for launch.
Departing Spaceport America in New Mexico, the target data for the Galactic 01 scientific research mission is June 29.
Image credit: Virgin Galactic
The three-person crew from the Italian Air Force and National Research Council of Italy will be onboard VSS Unity for a 90-minute suborbital flight, carrying out a series of in-cabin science experiments.
An astronaut instructor will also be onboard to assess the research flight experience during the mission.
Piloting the VSS Unity: Mike Masucci (Commander) and Nicola Pecile (Pilot).
Flying the drop plane, VMS Eve: Kelly Latimer (Commander) and Jameel Janjua (Pilot).
Tune in on June 29 at 11:00 am EDT for the livestreamed launch at:
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