SpaceShipOne and the Ansari X-Prize -- Groks Science Show 2005-07-27
Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast · Charles Lee and Frank Ling
July 27, 200530m 52s
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Show Notes
While the recent shuttle launch marks a momentary return for NASA to manned space flight, private enterprise is not far behind. The world altitude record was broken by Burt Rutan and SpaceShipOne, claiming the Ansari X-Prize. On this program, Brian Binnie, the pilot, discussed breaking the world altitude record.