SpaceShipOne

Scaled Composites2004SuborbitalWhite KnightUSA

AgencyScaled Composites

Year2004

TypeSuborbital

RocketWhite Knight

CountryUSA

About the Mission

First privately funded spacecraft to reach space. Won the 10 million dollar Ansari X Prize. Designed by Burt Rutan, funded by Paul Allen. Made three flights in two weeks with minimal turnaround. Proved private spaceflight was viable, leading to Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin.

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