Events tagged with "mojave air and space port"

Historical Events tagged with "mojave air and space port"

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Space Exploration

SpaceShipOne's First Powered Supersonic Flight

December 17th, 2003 21 years ago

SpaceShipOne, piloted by Brian Binnie, successfully achieved its first powered and supersonic flight. This landmark event took place after several preceding test flights and aimed to demonstrate the potential for commercial space travel. Launched from the Mojave Air and Space Port in California, SpaceShipOne ascended to an altitude of approximately 43,000 feet, reaching a speed of Mach 1.2, marking a significant milestone in the field of private spaceflight.