Space Ship Four

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Team_Rutan
gptkbp:aircraft_operated Approximately 1 hour
Fly-by-wire
Experienced aviators
gptkbp:capacity 6 passengers
gptkbp:cockpit Pressurized
gptkbp:community_engagement gptkb:High
Active outreach programs
gptkbp:crew 2 pilots
Rigorous
gptkbp:customer_support Unique and memorable
gptkbp:design gptkb:Scaled_Composites
gptkb:Burt_Rutan
gptkbp:developer Estimated $500 million
gptkbp:elevation 15 kilometers
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Hybrid_rocket_engine
gptkbp:environmental_impact Minimal
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Multiple
2021-05-22
Suborbital trajectory
Used for training
Carefully calculated
Monitored in real-time
gptkbp:fuel_type Rocket propellant
gptkbp:future_plans Commercial flights
gptkbp:historical_significance Pioneering commercial spaceflight
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Space Ship Four
gptkbp:influences Inspiration for future space vehicles
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Space_Ship_One
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of Conducted regularly
gptkbp:landing_gear Retractable
gptkbp:launch_date Planned monthly
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Spaceport_America
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:White_Knight_Two
gptkbp:launched Air launch
gptkbp:length 18.3 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
gptkbp:max_speed gptkb:Mach_3.0
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive
gptkbp:notable_event First crewed flight in 2021
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:2021
gptkbp:partnerships Various aerospace companies
gptkbp:project Exploration of reusable systems
gptkbp:public_perception Positive
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:Space_tourism
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance Obtained from FAA
gptkbp:research_interest Available for scientific experiments
gptkbp:safety_features Parachute system
gptkbp:safety_record No accidents reported
gptkbp:seating_capacity Weightlessness
gptkbp:sister_ship gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:status Operational
gptkbp:surface Elevons
gptkbp:ticket_sales Approximately $250,000
gptkbp:type Suborbital spaceplane
gptkbp:weight 8,000 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 27.2 meters