Historical Events tagged with "ansari"
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Space Exploration
SpaceShipOne claims Ansari X Prize victory
October 4th, 2004 20 years ago
SpaceShipOne, privately developed by Scaled Composites, completed the first successful private manned spaceflight, winning the Ansari X Prize. Piloted by Brian Binnie, the spacecraft achieved its historic trip to the edge of space, rising over 62 miles above Earth. This achievement marked a significant milestone in the realm of private space exploration, attracting global attention and proving the feasibility of commercial space travel.
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