Space Ship One: An Illustrated History

Author: Dan Linehan

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  • : 9780760331880
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  • : 30 April 2008
  • : 279mm X 228mm X 19mm
  • : United States
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Description

Chronicles the development of the world's first commercial manned space program - a program that includes an airborne launcher (the White Knight), a space ship (SpaceShipOne), rocket propulsion, avionics, simulator, and full ground support. This book covers issues from the conception and design.

Author description

In 2004, Dan Linehan attended the launch of SpaceShipOne when it captured the X Prize. He has written numerous articles about aviation and space for periodicals like Pacific Flyer and In Flight USA. Linehan was the editor and principle feature writer for the California International Air show's event program in 2003-2005. He has a background in physics and engineering. Dan Linehan lives in Monterey, California