The company said its next flight, Galactic 04, is planned for early October, continuing a monthly cadence of missions.
The 'Galactic 04' flight window opens on Thursday, October 5, 2023. This mission will be the 5th spaceflight in 5 months. Details →
‘GALACTIC 04’ MISSION MARKS VIRGIN GALACTIC’S FIFTH SPACEFLIGHT IN FIVE MONTHSFlight Window Opens October 5, 2023ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. September 14, 2023 – Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (“the Company” or “Virgin Galactic”) today announced the ‘Galactic 04’ flight window will open October 5, 2023. This would be the Company’s fifth spaceflight this year and ninth spaceflight to date, further demonstrating Virgin Galactic’s ability to deliver safe, repeatable spaceflight and a transformative customer experience.The three private astronauts aboard ‘Galactic 04’ bring different backgrounds and cultures to the mission, along with a shared passion for space, exploration and adventure:· Astronaut 017 - From the United States· Astronaut 018 - From the United Kingdom· Astronaut 019 - From Pakistan, marking first person to fly to space from this countryThe Virgin Galactic crew includes:· VSS Unity Commander Kelly Latimer and Pilot CJ Sturckow· VMS Eve Commander Nicola Pecile and Pilot Jameel Janjua· Astronaut Instructor Beth MosesStay tuned to Virgin Galactic’s social channels for further updates.About Virgin GalacticVirgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. It has developed a spaceflight system designed to connect the world to the love, wonder and awe created by space travel and to offer customers a transformative experience. You can find more information at https://www.virgingalactic.com/.For media inquiries:Aleanna Crane - Vice President, Communications [email protected]575.800.4422Jeff Michael - Communications [email protected]661.754.4300For investor inquiries:Eric Cerny - Vice President, Investor Relations [email protected]949.774.7637You can download all press materials from @https://www.virgingalactic.com/news/.
On Thursday 5th OctoberI WILL FLY TO SPACE.I’ve waited all my life to write those words. #VirginGalactic
Virgin Galactic are planning the Galactic 04 flight on Oct 5. Crew are Latimer, Sturckow and Moses, plus 3 unnamed passengers, thought to be Trevor Beattie of UK, Namira Salim of Pakistan and an unknown US person.
My signed pic of the wonderful Yuri Gagarin. First human to leave our planet. He’ll be flying with me. #Galactic04 #Oct5th
🌌 Exploring the Design: Can you spot the Crescent Moon in the #Galactic04 mission patch?At the core of the design lies a prominent purple moon, with each astronaut holding a unique connection to it. Astronaut 017 draws inspiration from the Moon Landings, Astronaut 018 crafted an award-winning piece inspired by it, and Astronaut 019 proudly represents Pakistan, a nation whose flag features the Moon symbolizing progress.The crew is proud to represent the progress that can be achieved for all of humanity when we work together in unity.
Launch update: The #Galactic04 spaceflight will now take place on the second day of our flight window – Friday, October 6 to give our team an additional day to complete vehicle prep and checks. We look forward to taking to the skies in a few days!
Just a bloke from Brum, standing in front of a RocketShip. Asking to be flown to Space.. #Galactic04 #Oct5th
Eyes on the Prize. #Galactic04 #FridayOct6th @ronrosano @namirasalim
Virgin Galactic to launch Galactic 04 space tourist flight Oct. 6. Here's what to expect https://trib.al/PtIJvG9
L-1: Remove Before Spaceflight #Galactic04
🔴 A Message From the Hangar: Preparations are well underway for today’s #Galactic04 spaceflight. Take-off is scheduled for 9:00am MDT. Stay tuned for live updates right here on X.
Clear skies here at @Spaceport_NM. Weather conditions are currently favorable for the #Galactic04 spaceflight.
Unity/VG-9: Takeoff now set for NET 11:40am EDT (1540 UTC); Virgin Galactic no longer provides live video of their flights, so readers are encouraged to follow @virgingalactic on X
The #Galactic04 mission will mark our:◆ 9th spaceflight◆ 5th spaceflight in 2023◆ 4th commercial spaceflight
BRB. Going off-planet. We have a successful #galactic04 take-off from @Spaceport_NM!
