Burt Rutan

Aerospace engineer and pilot with Voyager

Burt Rutan - Aerospace engineer and pilot with Voyager
Born

June 17th, 1943
81 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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An aerospace engineer and pilot, contributed to the design of numerous innovative aircraft and spacecraft. Developed Voyager, the first aircraft to fly around the world without refueling. Founded Scaled Composites, a company that created the SpaceShipOne, the first private manned spacecraft to reach space. His designs emphasize efficiency and performance, setting new standards in aviation and space travel.

Developed Voyager, the first non-stop aircraft to fly around the world without refueling

Created SpaceShipOne, the first privately funded aircraft to reach space

Founded Scaled Composites, leading innovative aircraft design

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