Statements (486)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:monoplane |
| gptkbp:advances |
continuous development
|
| gptkbp:air_traffic_control |
fly-by-wire
fly-by-wire system computerized |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
90 minutes
approximately 1 hour approximately 90 minutes 2019-12-13 multiple test flights above 100 km above 50 miles above 50 miles (80 km) above the Kármán line Space Ship Two's first powered flight highest altitude reached by a commercial spacecraft VSS Unity's first crewed flight |
| gptkbp:aircraft_type |
gptkb:monoplane
|
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:Spaceport_America
|
| gptkbp:cockpit |
pressurized cockpit
designed for two pilots |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
with educational institutions
|
| gptkbp:commercial_flights_start |
gptkb:2021
|
| gptkbp:commercial_operation |
planned for future
|
| gptkbp:commercial_operations |
planned for 2022
|
| gptkbp:commercial_service_start |
gptkb:2021
|
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
active
ongoing STEM education initiatives local outreach programs involved in local outreach programs |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
inspiring future generations
|
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Blue_Origin's_New_Shepard
|
| gptkbp:control_system |
fly-by-wire
|
| gptkbp:cooling_system |
carbon-composite material
carbon phenolic heat shield carbon-composite materials |
| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:Mark_Stucky
2 2 pilots extensive required required for pilots extensive training required extensive preparation prioritized in design unique and thrilling provided by Virgin Galactic required for all passengers |
| gptkbp:crew_capacity |
gptkb:6
2 2 pilots up to 6 passengers 6 passengers two pilots |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired interest in space exploration
inspired interest in space travel |
| gptkbp:current_status |
operational
in commercial service |
| gptkbp:customer_base |
growing
wealthy individuals space tourists |
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:monoplane
gptkb:VSS_Unity gptkb:Burt_Rutan mothership and spaceplane |
| gptkbp:design_feature |
feathering re-entry system
feathering system feathering system for re-entry |
| gptkbp:design_features |
thermal protection system
feathering system feathering wing system |
| gptkbp:design_purpose |
space tourism
commercial space tourism suborbital flight experience affordable space travel suborbital spaceflight experience |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Scaled_Composites
|
| gptkbp:designed_for |
gptkb:Space_tourism
six passengers |
| gptkbp:development |
gptkb:2005
|
| gptkbp:development_cost |
over $400 million
approximately $1 billion estimated at $400 million |
| gptkbp:durability |
gptkb:true
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| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 50 miles
approximately 110 kilometers 15,000 meters approximately 110 km approximately 50 miles (80 km) |
| gptkbp:engine_type |
gptkb:Team_Rocket
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
low
studied considered in operations assessed for sustainability low emissions during flight considered low for suborbital flights carbon emissions from rocket fuel |
| gptkbp:first_commercial_flight_date |
gptkb:2021
July 2021 June 2021 2021-07-11 |
| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:Space_Ship_Two_VSS_Enterprise
gptkb:VSS_Enterprise gptkb:2013 gptkb:2021 gptkb:New_Mexico gptkb:Unity_22 gptkb:VSS_Unity high over 30 multiple ongoing completed successful December 2018 planned for 2023 2019-12-13 December 13, 2018 July 11, 2021 2010-04-29 over 50 miles 2018-12-13 June 29, 2014 planned for 2021 2013-04-29 April 29, 2013 2016-12-13 used for pilot training suborbital trajectory used for training 2019-07-11 2021-07-11 multiple test flights conducted multiple conducted ongoing for improvements 2014 test flights 2016 test flights 2018 test flights 2020 test flights 2021 test flights 2022 test flights 2023 test flights validate design and safety over 20 test flights conducted vertical ascent followed by free fall |
| gptkbp:first_flight_to_space_date |
July 11, 2021
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| gptkbp:first_powered_flight_date |
December 13, 2018
|
| gptkbp:first_private_spaceflight |
2018-12-13
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| gptkbp:first_uncrewed_flight_date |
2019-12-07
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| gptkbp:flight_altitude_achieved |
over 50 miles
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| gptkbp:flight_capacity |
up to 6 passengers and 2 pilots
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| gptkbp:flight_data_collection |
for research purposes
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| gptkbp:flight_duration_experience |
brief but significant
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| gptkbp:flight_duration_for_passengers |
approximately 5 minutes of weightlessness
|
| gptkbp:flight_duration_range |
60 to 90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:flight_experience_duration |
approximately 90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:flight_launch |
from carrier aircraft
|
| gptkbp:flight_launch_method |
airborne launch
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| gptkbp:flight_operations_location |
gptkb:Spaceport_America
|
| gptkbp:flight_path_type |
suborbital
|
| gptkbp:flight_style |
gptkb:human_spaceflight
yes over 30 parabolic trajectory suborbital trajectory weightlessness suborbital flight path views of Earth from space brief weightlessness uncrewed flight |
| gptkbp:flight_test_objective |
suborbital spaceflight experience
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| gptkbp:flight_test_outcome |
successful
|
| gptkbp:flight_test_program |
ongoing
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| gptkbp:flight_vehicle_class |
gptkb:monoplane
|
| gptkbp:fuel_type |
liquid rocket fuel
hydroxylammonium nitrate fuel/oxidizer |
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:Virgin_Group
|
| gptkbp:future_goals |
reduce operational costs
research missions commercial spaceflight support educational programs enhance safety features develop reusable space vehicles increase flight frequency collaborate with space agencies expand passenger experience increase passenger flights promote STEM initiatives suborbital science experiments |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
expand fleet
collaborate with other space agencies develop new models enhance safety features commercial operations expand commercial flights expand commercial operations increase flight frequency commercial spaceflight operations offer suborbital research flights potentially reach orbital flights |
| gptkbp:has_airport |
limited to safety and comfort
|
| gptkbp:has_programs |
Space Ship Two program
|
| gptkbp:height |
16 feet
approximately 15 feet (4.6 m) |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first commercial spaceplane to reach space.
part of the commercial spaceflight revolution first commercial spaceflight vehicle |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Space Ship Two
|
| gptkbp:in-flight_experience |
zero gravity
views of Earth |
| gptkbp:influence |
celebrity endorsements
|
| gptkbp:influences |
inspired other space tourism ventures
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| gptkbp:innovation |
advanced aerospace engineering
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Space_Ship_One
commercial spaceflight industry |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:monoplane
Suborbital spaceplane |
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
conducted
planned conducted for media and stakeholders for potential customers |
| gptkbp:landing_distance |
runway landing
|
| gptkbp:landing_gear |
tricycle gear
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
increasing
planned monthly flights multiple flights per month several flights per month expected to increase with demand planned regular flights |
| gptkbp:launch_event |
high after initial tests
|
| gptkbp:launch_platform |
gptkb:White_Knight_Two
air launch |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Mojave_Air_and_Space_Port
gptkb:Spaceport_America |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:White_Knight_Two
|
| gptkbp:launch_window |
air launch
air launch from carrier aircraft specific timeframes for flights |
| gptkbp:length |
60 feet
18.3 meters approximately 60 feet 60 feet (18 m) approximately 60 feet (18 m) approximately 60 feet (18.3 m) |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
gptkb:Scaled_Composites |
| gptkbp:market |
space tourism market
space tourism industry |
| gptkbp:marketing_strategy |
exclusive experiences
|
| gptkbp:max_speed |
gptkb:Mach_3.0
|
| gptkbp:maximum_altitude_achieved |
89.9 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
extensive media coverage extensive during test flights |
| gptkbp:media_event |
high-profile launches
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| gptkbp:merchandising |
branded merchandise available
|
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:tourism
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first private manned spacecraft to reach space
completed crewed flight in July 2021 |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:first_commercial_spaceflight
VSS Enterprise crash first commercial flight planned for 2020 first commercial spaceflight in 2021 completed uncrewed test flights first crewed flight in 2018 |
| gptkbp:notable_pilots |
gptkb:Dave_Mackay
gptkb:David_Mackay gptkb:Mark_Stucky gptkb:Michael_Alsbury required mandatory provided to passengers Beth Moses required for passengers provided by Virgin Galactic required for all passengers |
| gptkbp:number_of_crewed_flights |
gptkb:4
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| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
|
| gptkbp:operational_challenges |
weather dependency
|
| gptkbp:operational_cost |
high
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
operational in development active for commercial flights |
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Virgin_Galactic_fleet
Virgin Galactic's fleet |
| gptkbp:partnership |
gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
gptkb:Scaled_Composites gptkb:Lockheed_Martin gptkb:Northrop_Grumman gptkb:Sierra_Nevada_Corporation gptkb:Airbus gptkb:Boeing gptkb:Space_X gptkb:NASA gptkb:Masten_Space_Systems gptkb:The_Spaceship_Company NASA for research flights |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
gptkb:NASA
with educational institutions with aerospace companies collaborations with space agencies NASA and other organizations |
| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
gptkb:6
gptkb:Sir_Richard_Branson up to 6 passengers 6 passengers weightlessness weightlessness for several minutes six passengers views of Earth from space brief weightlessness views of Earth up to 6 passengers and 2 pilots weightlessness for a few minutes view of Earth |
| gptkbp:post_flight_experience |
debriefing for passengers
|
| gptkbp:post-flight_experience |
debriefing for passengers
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
|
| gptkbp:project |
developed
being researched for enhancements developing reusable spacecraft. exploration of reusable systems potential advancements in space travel |
| gptkbp:public_interest |
high
high due to space tourism high interest in space tourism |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
positive
varied, with excitement and skepticism |
| gptkbp:purpose |
gptkb:human_spaceflight
space tourism commercial space tourism suborbital space tourism |
| gptkbp:recovery_method |
parachute recovery system
glide landing |
| gptkbp:regulatory_compliance |
FAA certified
obtained obtained from FAA received from FAA required for commercial operations |
| gptkbp:research |
possible
|
| gptkbp:research_opportunities |
microgravity research
|
| gptkbp:revenue |
ticket sales for space tourism
|
| gptkbp:safety |
stringent safety protocols
highly prioritized 2014 crash during test flight |
| gptkbp:safety_features |
gptkb:parachute
multiple redundant systems |
| gptkbp:safety_measures |
stringent protocols
|
| gptkbp:safety_record |
under review
under investigation no fatalities multiple successful test flights multiple test flights designed with safety features multiple successful flights varied due to test flights multiple test flights with incidents |
| gptkbp:second_vehicle |
gptkb:VSS_Unity
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Unity_22_flight
first flight to carry scientific experiments planned for 2023 first flight to carry educational payload planned for 2023 December 2018 flight with crew July 11, 2021 spaceflight July 2021 flight with Sir Richard Branson May 2021 flight with crew first commercial spaceflight planned for 2023 first flight to carry researchers planned for 2023 first private astronaut flight planned for 2023 first space tourism flight planned for 2023 first flight to carry government payload planned for 2023 first flight to carry media payload planned for 2023 first flight to carry commercial payload planned for 2023 first flight to carry paying customers planned for 2023 Unity 23 flight Unity 24 flight Unity 25 flight Unity 26 flight Unity 27 flight Unity 28 flight Unity 29 flight Unity 30 flight Unity 31 flight Unity 32 flight Unity 33 flight Unity 34 flight Unity 35 flight Unity 36 flight Unity 37 flight Unity 38 flight Unity 39 flight Unity 40 flight Unity 41 flight Unity 42 flight Unity 43 flight Unity 44 flight Unity 45 flight Unity 46 flight Unity 47 flight Unity 48 flight Unity 49 flight Unity 50 flight successful test flight in 2019 |
| gptkbp:sister_ship |
gptkb:Space_Ship_Two_VSS_Unity
gptkb:VSS_Enterprise |
| gptkbp:social_media_presence |
active on multiple platforms
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| gptkbp:sponsored_by |
gptkb:Virgin_Group
|
| gptkbp:sponsorship |
gptkb:Virgin_Group
private investment |
| gptkbp:start_location |
gptkb:New_Mexico
gptkb:Spaceport_America |
| gptkbp:status |
active
in operation |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Space_Ship_Two_VSS_Unity
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Space_Ship_III
gptkb:Space_Ship_Three |
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
exploring eco-friendly fuels
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| gptkbp:ticket_price |
approximately $250,000
approximately $450,000 varies by flight approximately $250,000 per passenger |
| gptkbp:training_programs |
astronaut training
for future astronauts pre-flight training for passengers |
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_altitude_achieved |
over 15 kilometers
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| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_challenges |
technical issues
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_crewed_flight_relation |
preparation for crewed flights
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| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_data_collected |
performance metrics
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| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_documentation |
detailed reports created
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_duration |
approximately 10 minutes
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_educational_value |
informs future engineers
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_follow_up |
crewed flight tests
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_frequency |
periodic testing
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| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_funding |
private investment
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_future_plans |
more test flights
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_historical_significance |
part of space exploration history
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| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_impact |
influences space tourism industry
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| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_landing_method |
runway landing
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_launch_date |
scheduled dates
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_media_coverage |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_mission |
test mission
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_outcome |
successful
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_partnerships |
collaborations with aerospace companies
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_pilot |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_preparation |
pre-flight checks
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_public_demonstration |
planned events
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_public_interest |
high
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_purpose |
system testing
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_regulatory_approval |
obtained
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_results |
data for future crewed flights
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_safety_tests |
conducted regularly
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_significance |
validation of systems
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_team |
gptkb:engineers
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_technological_advancements |
new materials used
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_technology |
advanced avionics
|
| gptkbp:uncrewed_flight_testing_phase |
development phase
|
| gptkbp:weight |
approximately 5,000 pounds
approximately 10,000 pounds approximately 9,000 pounds approximately 8,000 pounds approximately 8,000 kg approximately 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) approximately 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg) |
| gptkbp:weight_limit |
up to 600 pounds
approximately 100 kg |
| gptkbp:wingspan |
8.2 meters
27 feet approximately 28 feet approximately 27 feet 27.3 meters 27 feet (8.2 m) approximately 27 feet (8.2 m) |
| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:National_Space_Society's_Space_Pioneer_Award
gptkb:trophy gptkb:Aerospace_Laureate_Award 2019 International Astronautical Federation's Space Achievement Award 2020 Space Technology Hall of Fame Inductee AIAA's 2019 Foundation Award 2021 National Aeronautic Association's Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
gptkb:Scaled_Composites |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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