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Remembering the Dawn of Private Spaceflight: SpaceShipOne's Historic X Prize Win
Photo: Alessandro Ferrari / Unsplash
Twenty-two years ago, the privately funded SpaceShipOne made history by launching into sub-orbital space and claiming the prestigious $10 million Ansari X Prize. The successful flight also marked a major milestone in aviation history, minting pilot Mike Melvill as the very first licensed commercial astronaut in the United States.
Twenty-two years ago, the privately funded SpaceShipOne made history by launching into sub-orbital space and claiming the prestigious $10 million Ansari X Prize. The successful flight also marked a major milestone in aviation history, minting pilot Mike Melvill as the very first licensed commercial astronaut in the United States.