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Historic Space Launch Attempt for SpaceShipOne Scheduled for June 21 (XPRIZE)
Space Ref Press Release ^
Posted on 06/02/2004 1:56:42 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
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To: BurbankKarl
To: BurbankKarl
Hmmm ... pilot to be named later? I wonder what Chuck Yeager is doing that day? ;-)
To: BurbankKarl
The pilot of the up-coming June sub-orbital space flight will become the first person to earn astronaut wings in a non-government sponsored vehicle, and the first private civilian to fly a spaceship out of the atmosphere. Another first for California. I wish the the best of luck.
Unlike any previous manned space mission, the June flight will allow the public to view, up close, the takeoff and landing as well as the overhead rocket boost to space. This will be an historic and unique spectator opportunity. Information for the general public on attending the event is available at http://www.scaled.com
We are planning to attend. This is real history.
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posted on
06/02/2004 2:09:01 PM PDT
by
Joe Hadenuf
(I failed anger management class, they decided to give me a passing grade anyway)
To: BurbankKarl
Wanna bet that if
SpaceShipOne succeeds on its first flight the second flight that will win the prize will be on July 4, 2004?
(What appropriate timing, too.)
To: BurbankKarl
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posted on
06/02/2004 2:14:46 PM PDT
by
RightWhale
(Theorems link concepts; proofs establish links)
To: tanknetter
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posted on
06/02/2004 2:22:00 PM PDT
by
Frank_Discussion
(May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
To: RightWhale
Hmmm... So Beyonce is going to be the pilot?
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posted on
06/02/2004 2:23:19 PM PDT
by
Frank_Discussion
(May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
To: BurbankKarl
Very cool. Thanks for the post. Can't wait to read more of it later this evening.
To: DoughtyOne
To: BurbankKarl
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posted on
06/02/2004 2:29:50 PM PDT
by
El Sordo
To: BurbankKarl
It's about time. Manned space exploration is best left to the private sector (and third-world countries feeling the need to prove something).
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posted on
06/02/2004 2:30:58 PM PDT
by
newgeezer
(Just my opinion, of course. Your mileage may vary. You have the right to be wrong.)
To: RightWhale
How is that "other thread" related?
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posted on
06/02/2004 2:33:28 PM PDT
by
newgeezer
(Just my opinion, of course. Your mileage may vary. You have the right to be wrong.)
To: newgeezer
Manned space exploration is best left to the private sector Private sector implies private property rights. Establish private property rights in outer space, then this will happen. Space will be developed mainly in the robotic mode. Humans in space will be a rarity now and forever.
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posted on
06/02/2004 2:33:38 PM PDT
by
RightWhale
(Theorems link concepts; proofs establish links)
To: BurbankKarl
'By contrast, our program involves a few, dedicated individuals who are focused entirely on making spaceflight affordable,'...Just be sure you don't screw the pooch.
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posted on
06/02/2004 2:34:24 PM PDT
by
snopercod
(I'm a mean motor scooter and a bad go getter.)
To: RightWhale
Private sector implies private property rights. Establish private property rights in outer space, then this will happen.So, "finders keepers" doesn't already exist? Seems like whatever rock I land on remains mine until someone takes it away from me. ("Rights"? LOL.)
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posted on
06/02/2004 2:37:53 PM PDT
by
newgeezer
(Just my opinion, of course. Your mileage may vary. You have the right to be wrong.)
To: BurbankKarl
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posted on
06/02/2004 2:45:09 PM PDT
by
Centurion2000
(Resolve to perform what you must; perform without fail that what you resolve.)
To: newgeezer
No, it doesn't apply. There is a treaty. No one will invest in your space development project unless you have some kind of ownership of the space resource.
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posted on
06/02/2004 2:53:59 PM PDT
by
RightWhale
(Theorems link concepts; proofs establish links)
To: RayChuang88
They cannot win the X Prize until they have carried three people twice. The flight on the 21st is only planned to have a pilot - no passengers.
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posted on
06/02/2004 3:13:23 PM PDT
by
azcap
To: Centurion2000
Pancho Barnes Ping
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