Space Ship Two VSS Enterprise

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Michael_Alsbury
approximately 90 minutes
fly-by-wire system
gptkbp:community_engagement high
gptkbp:crew gptkb:6
Virgin Galactic's training program
gptkbp:design gptkb:Scaled_Composites_team
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Burt_Rutan
commercial spaceflight
gptkbp:elevation approximately 50 miles
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:features twin fuselage
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2013
2013-2014
December 2018
December 13, 2018
April 29, 2013
suborbital trajectory
multiple test flights
used for training
gptkbp:fuel_type liquid nitrous oxide and rubber
gptkbp:future_plans commercial operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Space Ship Two VSS Enterprise
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Space_Ship_One
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Space_Ship_One
future space tourism vehicles
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:landing_gear retractable
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2013
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Mojave_Air_and_Space_Port
air launch
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:White_Knight_Two
gptkbp:legacy pioneering commercial spaceflight
gptkbp:length 18.3 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Scaled_Composites
gptkbp:max_speed gptkb:Mach_3.0
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_event fatal accident on October 31, 2014
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
gptkbp:operational_history 2013-2014
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Virgin_Galactic_fleet
gptkbp:purpose suborbital space tourism
gptkbp:safety_features gptkb:musician
gptkbp:safety_record 1 fatal accident
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:6
weightlessness
gptkbp:sister_ship gptkb:VSS_Unity
gptkbp:status destroyed
gptkbp:surface elevons
gptkbp:weight approximately 8,000 pounds
gptkbp:wingspan 27.3 meters