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phkahler
3865 days ago
>> From what the website says, one of their main goals is a commercial "astronaut experience". In that case, they're only aiming for 100km.
But SpaceShipOne achieved that back in 2004.
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wiremine
3865 days ago
True, although Virgin Galactic haven't commercialized it either, correct?
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robotresearcher
3865 days ago
Not least because the vehicle was destroyed, killing the pilot.
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Tloewald
3865 days ago
And in a more energy-efficient and elegant manner.
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