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Virgin Galactic is set to launch their first fully crewed spaceflight of its SpaceShipTwo Unity. Takeoff is currently scheduled on Sunday, July 11 at 07:00 a.m. MDT (13:00 UTC) from Spaceport America, New Mexico. Virgin Galactic aims to start flying tourists on the space plane next year. Already, more than 700 people have signed up, including Tom Hanks, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga. 🔔 Spaceflight Alerts | Rocket Launch Notifications Android version: iOS version: 👕 Check out our T-Shirts & Hoodies Store! ► Want to support what we do? Become a YouTube member for bonus perks! Unity 22 mission will be the 22nd flight test for VSS Unity and fourth crewed spaceflight. For the first time VSS Unity will carry a full crew of two pilots and four mission specialists in the cabin,