Space-Ship-One
Paul Allen along with a little funding from Microsoft Corp., is developing a private space flight company and the first flight is scheduled in a few days, June 21 to be exact. See the link: here
The privately developed rocket plane is set to be released from its companion craft, known as White Knight, and then climb to 50,000 feet over the Mojave Desert before it fires its rocket motor for about 80 seconds. SpaceShipOne will reach Mach 3 speed in its vertical climb to the goal height of 62 miles (100 km).
Guess, this seems to be a harbinger of things to come, space tourism, space biz, entertainment, and star trek seems to be a greater possiblity now. The advantage of private companies entering the space domain is that costs will go down considerably, making it more viable, and also helping the government prune costs in the process.
Let's hope for the best !
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"I have a dream" --- only when i'm sleepin'
The privately developed rocket plane is set to be released from its companion craft, known as White Knight, and then climb to 50,000 feet over the Mojave Desert before it fires its rocket motor for about 80 seconds. SpaceShipOne will reach Mach 3 speed in its vertical climb to the goal height of 62 miles (100 km).
Guess, this seems to be a harbinger of things to come, space tourism, space biz, entertainment, and star trek seems to be a greater possiblity now. The advantage of private companies entering the space domain is that costs will go down considerably, making it more viable, and also helping the government prune costs in the process.
Let's hope for the best !
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"I have a dream" --- only when i'm sleepin'
posted by kpowerinfinity @ 7:46 am
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