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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.
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Ramon Labrie on 20.07.10 (21:33)
Richard, wow, you're a amazing. Taking risks to realise the biggest dreams. You and your fantastic team are going to change travel forever. And making it more environmental friendly, as the future is being shaped now. Amazing! Make the dream come true! Ramon
Andrew on 17.07.10 (16:10)
Will this be the first Virgin in space, then?
Victor Vershinin on 17.07.10 (00:05)
Can you imaging that in some 20 years space travelling will cost a few thousands of dollars. I hope Paula B will live till that time. I'm 25 and I'm going to go for a ride some time. Interesting what Richard will be doing that time? He'll have probably built interplanet ships, a travelling in which will cost 200k USD.