Historic Space Launch Attempt Scheduled For June 21: "First X Prize Attempt Set For June 21

It's Show Time for the X Prize
Mojave CA (SPX) Jun 03, 2004
A privately-developed rocket plane will launch into history on June 21 on a mission to become the world's first commercial manned space vehicle. Investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen and aviation legend Burt Rutan have teamed to create the program, which will attempt the first non-governmental flight to leave the earth's atmosphere."
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