Scaled Composites version of Mission Control has confirmed that SpaceShipOne successfuly reached an altitude of 100km, official space.
SpaceShipOne was piloted by Scaled Composites Vice President and test pilot Mike Melvill. Melvill has been with Scaled Composites since the early days of the Vari EZE.
Scaled Composites are expected to announce a date for their attempt at the X prize. In order to win they must launch a vehicle and three person crew into space twice within two weeks.
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