I just watched the launch and return of SpaceShip One. It looks like things went relatively well, perhaps a bit of roll that they didn't want. But while watching the ascent, I noticed the "Virgin" logo on the rocket. Sounds like Sir Richard Branson has not only signed a deal to license the technology in order to build their own fleet of space tourist vehicles, but must have also added some sponsorship to the current work.
In any case, it's a very exciting day. Hopefully their second launch goes just as well, and we can start building a real space tourism industry.
Posted by Tom Nugent at September 29, 2004 11:25 AMYou're STILL not getting a trip for Christmas!
Posted by: Tom at September 29, 2004 06:08 PM