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08.12.09

SpaceShipTwo Roll Out

Fighting against the stormy Mojave weather SpaceShipTwo was rolled out today to a spectacular display at Mojave Spaceport

On Monday 7th December Virgin Galactic unveiled SpaceShipTwo to the world at Mojave Spaceport, California. 800 press, future astronauts and VIP guests gathered in the desert for a press conference and to view the roll out of the world’s first commercial spaceline.

Sir Richard Branson and Burt Rutan led the press conference, special recognition went to the team at Scaled Composites whose hard work and dedication have made this happen. Governors Bill Richardson and Arnold Schwarzenegger both contributed at the press conference, celebrating this huge milestone and also joining Holly, Richard’s daughter in naming the spaceship, VSS Enterprise.

Despite gale force winds and stormy weather, guests gathered on the runway after the press conference to see SpaceShipTwo for the first time. The spaceship was carried down the runway by her mothership, VMS Eve, to a spectacular display of lights, music and snow which only helped increase the anticipation of her arrival and excitement and awe as she appeared before the crowds.

213 Comments

213 Responses to "SpaceShipTwo Roll Out"

Mark on 05.03.10 (00:02)

Truly science fiction becomes reality. Fantastic!!

Salvador Padilla on 03.03.10 (21:26)

I'm 34, and i have always loved the exploration, going where others have not ventured or explored, i don't have that much money (yet) but the dream to actually leave the planet and come back is closer to us, perhaps our children will use Virgin Galactic as regularly as we use airplanes now. Good job inspiring younger generations to make their dreams come true.

Oliver Worthington on 03.03.10 (04:42)

It is people like Sir Richard Branson and his company Virgin that will change the world. I am 17 years old and it has always been my dream to visit the stars.. The people of Virgin have brought my dream closer to reality and it is my hope to eventually make enough where this would be possible for myself. Thank you for helping me be one step closer to my dream.. Keep up the good work!

Camilo Dousdebes on 01.03.10 (04:38)

I want to work for that company as aerospace engineering, now i'm working hard as engineering form many UAV proyects but this, this is a dream, made of composite materials that works better than aluminium. this is the future of aviation.