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astroAPhi
09-28-2004, 12:17 PM
Scaled Composites website (http://www.scaled.com)

It takes place at 6 AM Pacific time. I wish I could be in California for this. Everyone at KSC will definitely be rooting for them. I wish them the best of luck.

I do worry a bit about their safety. Their nosecone buckled on their test flight, and while they acted like it was no big deal, it was. I would hate to see something happen to the crew because (besides the obvious reasons) I think it would really be a big morale blow to the space program in general, whether it be sponsored by the gov't or by private industry.
IowaStatePhiPsi
10-04-2004, 12:26 AM
http://www.xprize.com/

Second flight is Monday. Live 6AM PDT.
astroAPhi
10-04-2004, 11:29 AM
They did it! (http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/space/10/04/spaceshipone.attempt.cnn/index.html)

Some days I feel like the only geek here. :(
DeltAlum
10-04-2004, 11:43 AM
Very Cool! Rutan is pretty impressive.
AlphaSigOU
10-04-2004, 11:45 AM
Scaled Composites, Inc. to Ansari X-Prize: Pay up.

Unofficial altitude record: 368,000 feet (subject to confirmation).
kappaloo
10-04-2004, 11:46 AM
yay!
What an exciting day!
chideltjen
10-04-2004, 01:46 PM
I saw them take off this morning on the news. But I didn't see it actually "get into space."

Good for them.
DeltAlum
10-04-2004, 04:03 PM
Check the artwork on Google today. It's fun!
AlphaSigOU
10-04-2004, 06:10 PM
Originally posted by astroAPhi
They did it! (http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/space/10/04/spaceshipone.attempt.cnn/index.html)

Some days I feel like the only geek here. :(

Take a number, girl! :) ;) :D Don't forget this failed rocket scientist here on GC... ;)
astroAPhi
10-05-2004, 12:13 AM
I wouldn't say failed. "Distracted", maybe. ;)