“One of the most remarkable accomplishments in our conquest of gravity.” — Sir Arthur C. Clarke
In April, 2003, a company called Scaled Composites introduced
Space Ship One to the world.
Space Ship One: An Illustrated History chronicles the development of the world’s first commercial manned space program—aprogram that includes an airborne launcher (the
White Knight), a space ship (
Space Ship One), rocket propulsion, avionics, simulator, and full ground support. With ample illustrations, photographs, and behind-the-scenes information,
Space Ship One provides a full picture of this classified project.
The story of
Space Ship One combines the adventurous spirit of Charles Lindbergh, the entrepreneurial drive of Howard Hughes, and the urgency of the space race at the height of the Cold War.
About the author
In 2004, Dan Linehan attended the launch of Space Ship One when it captured the Ansari X Prize. A senior science editor for educational publishing companies, he has a background in physics and engineering, and has written numerous articles about aviation and space. Linehan was the editor and principle feature writer for the California International Airshow’s event program from 2003 to 2005. During 2006 and 2007, he spent two months studying wildlife and environmental concerns in Antarctica and its surrounds. Dan lives in Monterey, California.
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