Space Ship Eight

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Team_Rutan
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Dave_Mackay
gptkb:Michael_Masucci
Approximately 90 minutes
gptkbp:airlines Flights for celebrities planned
gptkbp:capacity 6 passengers
gptkbp:community_engagement Engagement with local communities
High public interest
gptkbp:community_impact Inspiring global interest in space travel
gptkbp:crew 2 pilots
Extensive training for pilots
gptkbp:design Space Ship Two design
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
gptkbp:developer Estimated at $500 million
gptkbp:educational_programs Programs for schools and universities
gptkbp:elevation 15 kilometers
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Hybrid_rocket_engine
gptkbp:environmental_impact Low environmental impact
gptkbp:feedback Positive customer feedback
gptkbp:first_flight 2021-05-22
Expected in 2022
Used for pilot training
Suborbital flight
Multiple test flights conducted
Parabolic trajectory
gptkbp:fuel_type HTPB (Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene)
gptkbp:future_plans Expansion of flight operations
Vision for accessible space travel.
gptkbp:historical_significance Significant in commercial spaceflight history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Space Ship Eight
gptkbp:inspiration Commercial space travel
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of Conducted for media and stakeholders
gptkbp:launch_date Planned weekly launches
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Spaceport_America
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:White_Knight_Two
gptkbp:launched Air launch from carrier aircraft
gptkbp:length 18.3 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:The_Spaceship_Company
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight Runway landing
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Virgin_Galactic_fleet
gptkbp:partnerships Collaborations with aerospace companies
gptkbp:project Incorporating new technologies in future models
gptkbp:purpose Suborbital space tourism
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance FAA approved
gptkbp:research_interest Scientific research during flights
gptkbp:safety_features Parachute recovery system
gptkbp:safety_record No accidents reported
gptkbp:seating_capacity Weightlessness experience
gptkbp:sister_ship gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:status Operational
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Focus on sustainable practices
gptkbp:ticket_sales $250,000 per ticket
gptkbp:training Pre-flight training for passengers
gptkbp:weight 8,000 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 27.2 meters