June 02, 2004

Historic Space Launch Attempt for SpaceShipOne Scheduled for June 21 Scaled Composites

Posted by jburk to Technology at June 2, 2004 08:36 AM

A privately-developed rocket plane will launch into history on June 21 on a mission to become the world's first commercial manned space vehicle. Investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen and aviation legend Burt Rutan have teamed to create the program, which will attempt the first non-governmental flight to leave the earth's atmosphere.
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Until Paul G. Allen and Burt Rutan decide to sell tickets for a ride. The tourist or private sector of space will stay stagnant regardless of wining the xprize contest.

Posted by: Harold LaValley at June 2, 2004 10:41 AM

Yes I agree. I've felt that industry will be the key to igniting space exploration. Untill a way is invented to construct a product for less or a superior product that cannot be replaced by a terrestrially manufactured item or even a resource that has become unavailable here on Earth, no one will be willing to sink the needed cash into a venture.

Posted by: Chris at June 2, 2004 12:36 PM