Michael Masucci

Michael Masucci is a test pilot for Virgin Galactic and a commercial astronaut. He is a former U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and U2 test pilot.[1][2] Masucci first flew to space in February 2019, during the VSS Unity VF-01 mission, and again in July 2021, onboard Virgin Galactic Unity 22. He flew to space again onboard Unity 25, on May 9, 2023. Total time in space: 1 hour 35 minutes and 04 seconds

Missions

  • VSS Unity VF-01
  • Virgin Galactic Unity 22
  • Virgin Galactic Unity 25
  • Galactic 01
  • Galactic 03
  • Galactic 05

References

  1. ^ "Private Catholic School for Boys News | LSCHS | Philadelphia". Lschs.org. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  2. ^ Gannon, Megan (14 May 2013). "Virgin Galactic Hires Former NASA Astronaut as Spaceship Pilot". Space.com. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
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Virgin Galactic
Parent company: Virgin Group
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