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![Photo of Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity space plane, with the curve of Earth and the blackness of space in the background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DsMP7rXYuAJBEWFPrVHtQC-320-80.jpeg)
Virgin Galactic aces final test spaceflight, eyes start of commercial service in June
By Mike Wall published
Virgin Galactic aced its fifth test flight to suborbital space this morning (May 25), keeping the company on track to start commercial operations next month.
![jamila gilbert in an upside-down cockpit with bubble shelter above and the ground visible in the window](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fxSnG6UdtwG2vksqqyp5NL-320-80.png)
Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 spaceflight in photos (gallery)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 spaceflight will see eight crew members work to bring the company back to space. See the flight and training in photos.
![spaceship flying free over the desert](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rec5He3j4UvYfLwTwqRiPb-320-80.png)
Virgin Galactic ready to launch final test flight to suborbital space today
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Virgin Galactic is readying to send six people to suborbital space Thursday morning (May 25), on the company's final test flight before starting commercial operations.
![Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity during a free flight in Earth's atmosphere on April 26, 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rec5He3j4UvYfLwTwqRiPb-320-80.png)
What time is Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 spaceflight on May 25?
By Tariq Malik published
Virgin Galactic has 9-hour window for its SpaceShipTwo Unity 25 launch to suborbital space on May 25.
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Meet the 8 people flying on Virgin Galactic's 5th spaceflight on Thursday
By Elizabeth Howell published
Eight people will fly on Virgin Galactic's upcoming test mission. Six of them will go to suborbital space, and the other two will pilot the carrier aircraft to start the journey.
![Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity during a free flight in Earth's atmosphere on April 26, 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rec5He3j4UvYfLwTwqRiPb-320-80.png)
Suborbital explorers: Meet Virgin Galactic's test pilots in this new video
By Robert Lea published
Virgin Galactic has released a video introducing the public to the pilots who fly the company's VSS Unity space plane, which is gearing up for its final test flight.
![Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity during a free flight in Earth's atmosphere on April 26, 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rec5He3j4UvYfLwTwqRiPb-320-80.png)
Virgin Galactic is just weeks away from next astronaut test flight, eyes space tourist flights soon
By Mike Wall published
Virgin Galactic plans to launch its fifth spaceflight late this month, a test that aims to pave the way for the start of commercial service next month.
![close-up view of virgin spacecraft underneath a carrier plane](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fnYihQzjtGfyYtmkzsyPxS-320-80.jpg)
Virgin Galactic spacecraft makes first glide since historic spaceflight, aims for space
By Elizabeth Howell published
Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity took once again to the skies on April 26 for a glide test. The next step will be a test flight in space ahead of launching commercial service, officials said.
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