Space Ship Two VSS Inspire

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Dave_Mackay
gptkb:Michael_Masucci
fly-by-wire
approximately 90 minutes
multiple test flights
above 50 miles
gptkbp:airlines planned for 2023 and beyond
gptkbp:base gptkb:Spaceport_America
gptkbp:community_engagement high
gptkbp:crew gptkb:6
2 pilots
required for passengers
gptkbp:design gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Scaled_Composites
gptkbp:developer estimated at $500 million
gptkbp:elevation approximately 50 miles
approximately 50,000 feet
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal
gptkbp:first_flight 2021-05-22
ongoing
suborbital
suborbital trajectory
used for training
views of Earth from space
space tourism experience
gptkbp:fuel_type hydroxylammonium nitrate fuel/oxidizer mixture
gptkbp:future_plans expand commercial operations
gptkbp:has_programs Space Ship Two program
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Space Ship Two VSS Inspire
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:VSS_Enterprise
gptkbp:is_explored_in growing industry
gptkbp:landing_gear retractable landing gear
gptkbp:launch_date several flights per year
gptkbp:launch_site air launch from a carrier aircraft
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:White_Knight_Two
gptkbp:launched airborne launch
gptkbp:length 18.3 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
gptkbp:max_speed gptkb:Mach_3.0
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:mission_duration short duration
gptkbp:operational_area commercial spaceflight
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:2021
active
gptkbp:purpose suborbital space tourism
gptkbp:safety_features gptkb:musician
rigorous
gptkbp:safety_record no fatalities
gptkbp:seating_capacity 6 passengers
weightlessness
gptkbp:sister_ship gptkb:VSS_Unity
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:ticket_sales approximately $250,000
gptkbp:weight maximum 1,000 pounds
gptkbp:wingspan 27.3 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mojave_Aerospace_Ventures
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5