2nd SpaceShipOne Launch is GO FOR OCTOBER 4th
Posted on: Sat Oct 2nd, 2004 | xprize.org

Burt Rutan's Mojave Aerospace Ventures Team successfully reached an altitude of 337,500 feet with Mike Melvill (the pilot) onboard plus ballast (approx. 180 Kg). This flight was deemed by the Judges as a successful first flight for the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE. The X PRIZE has just received offici...

U.S. Navy To Receive First Global Hawk Next Week
Posted on: Sat Oct 2nd, 2004 | aviationnow.com

The U.S. Navy is expected to take delivery of its first Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle next week, a spokeswoman for prime contractor Northrop Grumman said Sept. 30.