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astroAPhi 09-28-2004 12:17 PM

X-prize attempt tomorrow
 
Scaled Composites website

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!

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

Quote:

Originally posted by astroAPhi
They did it!

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. ;)


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