Inspiring footage shared of Richard Branson's successful launch. Unity reached an altitude of 51.4 miles, just past the 50-mile mark the government uses to define the edge of space. This was the fourth attempt and the first that was successful.

We're taking you to space, @richardbransonpic.twitter.com/BKSjzutqRL

— Virgin Galactic (@virgingalactic) December 14, 2018