Space Ship Nine

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 90 minutes
Approximately 5 minutes of weightlessness
gptkbp:airlines Celebrities invited for promotional flights
gptkbp:annual_ridership Health screenings required for passengers
gptkbp:capacity 6 passengers
gptkbp:collaborations Collaborations with influencers for promotion
NASA for research purposes
gptkbp:community_engagement Engaging with local communities for support
High public interest in space tourism
gptkbp:community_support Support from local businesses and government
gptkbp:controls Fly-by-wire system
gptkbp:crew 2 pilots
Highly trained flight crew
Rigorous training for pilots
gptkbp:debut_year Multiple successful test flights recorded
gptkbp:design gptkb:Spaceplane
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
gptkbp:educational_programs Programs to educate about space travel
gptkbp:elevation 15 kilometers
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Hybrid_rocket_engine
gptkbp:environmental_impact Low emissions compared to traditional rockets
gptkbp:events High-profile launch events planned
gptkbp:features Delta wing configuration
gptkbp:first_flight Expected in 2022
2018-12-13
Suborbital trajectory
2021-07-11
Multiple test flights conducted
Flight simulator training for pilots
Weightlessness experience for passengers
gptkbp:fuel_type HTPB
gptkbp:future_plans Expansion of commercial flights
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Space Ship Nine
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of Public demonstrations of technology planned
gptkbp:launch_date Several flights per month planned
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:Virgin_Galactic
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage during test flights
gptkbp:merchandising Merchandise available for fans
gptkbp:open_to_public Publicly announced flights
gptkbp:operational_area $200,000 per ticket
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Virgin_Galactic_fleet
gptkbp:partnerships Various aerospace partnerships
gptkbp:project Researching new propulsion technologies
gptkbp:purpose Suborbital space tourism
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance Approved by FAA for commercial flights
gptkbp:research_interest Opportunities for scientific research during flights
gptkbp:safety_features Parachute system
Comprehensive safety checks before flights
gptkbp:safety_record No fatalities
gptkbp:seating_capacity Views of Earth from space
gptkbp:social_media Active presence on social media platforms
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Richard_Branson
gptkbp:status Operational
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Aiming for sustainable space travel practices
gptkbp:ticket_sales Tickets sold out quickly for initial flights
gptkbp:training Pre-flight training required for passengers
gptkbp:weight approximately 8,000 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 8.2 meters