Second SpaceShipOne Launch On October 4th

Burt Rutan's Mojave Aerospace Ventures Team successfully reached an altitude of 337,500 feet with Mike Melvill (the pilot) onboard plus ballast (approx. 180 Kg). This flight was deemed by the Judges as a successful first flight for the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE. The X PRIZE received official notice from Burt Rutan that SpaceShipOne's second flight (X2) will take place Monday morning, October 4th.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news1430.html">Second SpaceShipOne Launch On October 4th</a></p> <p> Burt Rutan's Mojave Aerospace Ventures Team successfully reached an altitude of 337,500 feet with Mike Melvill (the pilot) onboard plus ballast (approx. 180 Kg). This flight was deemed by the Judges as a successful first flight for the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE. The X PRIZE received official notice from Burt Rutan that SpaceShipOne's second flight (X2) will take place <b>Monday morning, October 4th.</b></p>